Abstract

Professor Dunning argues that the public trust doctrine, with provides for public access to navigable waters and a significant range of related natural resources, deserves more recognition than it currently receives from property law scholars. He notes the doctrine in some states has taken on the status of an implied constitutional doctrine, which greatly adds to its theoretical interest and practical impact.

Recommended Citation

Harrison C. Dunning, "The Public Trust: A Fundamental Doctrine of American Property Law " Issues in Legal Scholarship, Joseph Sax and the Public Trust (2003): Article 5.
http://www.bepress.com/ils/iss4/art5