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Initiative and Referendum
 
Initiative and referendum are two mechanisms by which the voters of a state can directly effectuate changes in the state law. Whether a particular state has an initiative process and/or a referendum process is determined by the constitution of the state. More...
 
Fences -- Livestock
 
Nearly every state and/or locality has a law with regard to fences and livestock. Generally speaking, the laws fall into two categories: open range and closed range. As the matter is governed by state law and local ordinances, the applicable law should be consulted for further details.More...
 
Real Estate Law
 
Renting vs. Buying: Should you rent or buy a home?More...
 
Self-Help Remedy for Encroaching Branches or Roots
 
Generally speaking, a property owner may cut back branches and roots that stray onto the property owner's land. The right of self-help, as it is called, is not found in state law, however; it derives from the common law.More...
 
Land Installment Contracts
 
A land installment contract, also known as a contract for deed, is a financing mechanism where title to real property remains in the seller until the buyer has paid the sale price of the property in full. The buyer is required to pay the sale price in installments over a period of years.More...
 
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