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Kennedy v. Item Co. The Right to a Good Name is an Inalienable Right
The very foundation upon which the law of libel is laid is the protection of reputation. The right to a good name and fame is as absolute and as essential to the ‘pursuit of happiness’ as is the right to life and liberty, characterized in our Declaration of Independence as among those ‘inalienable rights with…
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There is a section in the members area now for the members to have discussions, and share documents. This a members only forum. The forum is still governed by the terms of service under “conduct on site”. SO please be polite and remain in honor. With this you will be able to share documents, and…
What is Unalienable?
To understand or comprehend this word you need to see how it came to be. Unalienable is the joining of two words; 1610s, from un- (1) “not” + alienable. Related: Unalienably. Let’s Look at alienable (adj.) “that can be surrendered or given up,” 1610s; from obsolete alien (v.), for which see alienate, + -able. Related: Alienability. Now let’s look at Un-; (1.) prefix of negation,…
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What is a Right?
Right (n) Etymology: Old English riht (West Saxon, Kentish), reht (Anglian), “that which is morally right, duty, obligation,” also “rule of conduct; law of a land;” also “what someone deserves; a just claim, what is due, equitable treatment;” also “correctness, truth;” also “a legal entitlement (to possession of property, etc.), a privilege,” from Proto-Germanic *rehtan…
Is there really 20 maxims of equity?
No there are 94 known maxims. But, people continue to regurgitate what they have been told instead of researching it to find out for them selves. I have posted the maxims on this website under resources. The maxims are organized by their proper subject. You can see all the subjects that are listed here. For…