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Equitable Apportionment in the Supreme Court: An Overview of the Doctrine and the Factors Considered by the Supreme Court in Light of Florida v. Georgia.

Authors :
BERNADETT, LAUREN D.
Source :
Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation; 2014, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p511-534, 24p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses equitable apportionment legal cases in the U.S. Supreme Court in the wake of the court's ruling in the case Florida v. Georgia which deals with riparian rights, conservation measures, and prior appropriation principles. Other topics include original jurisdiction, a fair allocation legal principle, and case law regarding water law systems in America. A harm-benefit comparison is mentioned, along with state laws and an American riparian doctrine.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10490280
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100407693