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Legal doctrines often feel like unshakeable pillars in American law, shaping public policy and guiding the courts for decades, if not centuries. These doctrines are widely believed to be permanent fixtures, providing stability and predictability to the legal landscape. However, changing social values, new legal interpretations…
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10 “Unchangeable” U.S. Legal Doctrines That Were Overturned
Jamie Frater
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Legal doctrines often feel like unshakeable pillars in American law, shaping public policy and guiding the courts for decades, if not centuries. These doctrines are widely believed to be permanent fixtures, providing stability and predictability to the legal landscape. However, changing social values, new legal interpretations…
