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Restatement (Property)

The Restatement (Property) is a legal framework that clarifies and organizes the principles of property law in the United States. It aims to provide clear guidelines regarding the rights and responsibilities of property ownership, including rules about buying, selling, leasing, and using land and buildings. The Restatement is not a law itself but serves as a reference for judges, lawyers, and scholars to understand and apply property law more consistently. It helps ensure that property rights are recognized and respected while promoting fairness in property transactions.