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Decision in Sterling “forced farming” case : agricultural easement “flat out unconstitutional”

June 25, 2010 | By PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION

Author: J. David Breemer On June 18, the San Mateo Superior Court issued its Statement of Decision in Sterling v. California Coastal Commission. The case involves the CCC’s attempt to require the Sterlings to actively farm or graze 140 acres of their land forever, and to deed an easement to this effect to the State, in … ...

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The due process fence around punitive damages

June 25, 2010 | By PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION

Author: Deborah J. La Fetra The Texas Supreme Court today issued a favorable ruling in Bennett v. Reynolds. As the court phrased it, “This case involves an extended drought, missing cattle, and feuding neighbors.” Thirteen head of Randy Reynolds’ cattle wandered up the dry Colorado River bed onto Tom Bennett’s land. Due to a ...