The Durability of Time Unlimited Legal Arrangements

Comparative Law Journal of the Pacific (Journal de Droit Comparé du Pacifique), Vol. 19, p. 1, 2013

Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper Series Richardson Paper No. 73

36 Pages Posted: 23 Apr 2013 Last revised: 5 Jun 2014

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Ivor Richardson

Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Law (Deceased)

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Abstract

Another version of this paper can be found at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2310404

This paper highlights some instances where certainty and permanence were primary objectives of the parties and the outcomes were later challenged, sometimes successfully. When and why, then, is forever not forever? The paper focuses on international law, constitutional law, contract law, controlling provisions in company documents and the impact of perpetuities rules on succession to property. In discussing the subject areas the paper also explores how constitutional law and international law may overlap. The paper concludes by drawing four general conclusions from that survey.

Keywords: perpetuity rules, succession of property, statutory interpretation, contract law, constitutional law, international law

JEL Classification: K11, K12, K30, K33

Suggested Citation

Richardson, Ivor, The Durability of Time Unlimited Legal Arrangements. Comparative Law Journal of the Pacific (Journal de Droit Comparé du Pacifique), Vol. 19, p. 1, 2013, Victoria University of Wellington Legal Research Paper Series Richardson Paper No. 73, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2255305

Ivor Richardson (Contact Author)

Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Law (Deceased)

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