Huh. In 1884, 16 years after the 14th Amendment was ratified, John Elk, who â as you may have surmised by his name â was an Indian, had to go to the Supreme Court to argue that he was an American citizen because he was born in the United States.
Interest An interest describes any right, claim or privilege that an individual has towards real property. The law recognizes various types of interests in real property. A nonpossessory interest in land is the right of one person to use or to restrict the use of land that belongs to another person.
Related Practice Areas. 1  Tax Law: Having real estate, particularly real estate that is mortgaged, has a big impact on most familyâs taxes. 2  Landlord Tenant Law: Landlord tenant law covers the law of renting real estate, including leases, rent, and eviction for both residential and commercial tenants. Many lawyers consider it a part of real estate law. Accidents and Injuries: Homeowners may be liable for injuries sustained on their property.