The Significance of Blackstone's Understanding of Sovereign Immunity for America's Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Snow, Brian A.; Thro, William E.

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Significance of Blackstone's Understanding of Sovereign Immunity for America's Public Institutions of Higher Education.

Snow, Brian A.; Thro, William E.

Journal of College and University Law, v28 n1 p97-128 2001

Asserts that from the perspective of America's public institutions of higher education, Blackstone's greatest legacy is his understanding of sovereign immunity. Explores the similarities between Blackstone's understanding of sovereign immunity and the current jurisprudence of the U.S. Supreme Court. (EV)

Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Torts

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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