Dukeminer casebook...Gilbert or Emanuel? Forum

[Easy-E]

Kinda torn between which of these two supplements I want to grab. Emanuel is keyed to my text, but Gilbert was written by Krier (one of the casebook authors). Anyone have experience with both? They both seem to be pretty well reviewed/recommended. Any way I can determine which would be best for my class, or is it more about how I'd prefer the supp be organized?

[Danger Zone]

I had the Dukeminier CB as well and went with Gilbert's. The format is kinda weird (organized like an outline) but I actually thought that made it a lot easier to understand some of the stranger property law concepts (RAP, easements).

[Hipster but Athletic]

I got a B with Emanuel's and all my friends with Gilbert's got A's

[Easy-E]

I had the Dukeminier CB as well and went with Gilbert's. The format is kinda weird (organized like an outline) but I actually thought that made it a lot easier to understand some of the stranger property law concepts (RAP, easements).

Covering easements right now, it's really fun times. Property is my only closed-book exam, so it would suffice to say I'm pretty worried. Did you end up reading it straight through, or just as you outlined?

[hephaestus]

I thought that casebook was awful (though it is the dominant property casebook). Its poorly organized, has rambling notes, and is otherwise hard to follow. I would definitely go with Gilbert. Didnt use Emanuel's but Gilbert's definitely helps the casebook make more sense.

[hephaestus]

Also get the Glannon multiple choice guide. Most people only used the Civ Pro one, but the property one was great.

[Easy-E]

Also get the Glannon multiple choice guide. Most people only used the Civ Pro one, but the property one was great.

I'll take a look at it. Good for things like future interests I imagine?

[hephaestus]

Also get the Glannon multiple choice guide. Most people only used the Civ Pro one, but the property one was great.

I'll take a look at it. Good for things like future interests I imagine?

Yes it is good for future interest problems. It is also helpful in practicing the distinction between restrictive covenants and equitable servitudes.

[Easy-E]

Also get the Glannon multiple choice guide. Most people only used the Civ Pro one, but the property one was great.

I'll take a look at it. Good for things like future interests I imagine?

Yes it is good for future interest problems. It is also helpful in practicing the distinction between restrictive covenants and equitable servitudes.

Just got to that. Like I said, closed-book, so something to drill will be super helpful. Thanks for the tip.

[Danger Zone]

My exam was closed book as well. I only read Gilbert's at the end of the semester when I was outlining. The concepts were pretty fresh in my mind for the exam because I had a lot of "ah ha!" moments as I read Gilbert's. It probably would have been better if I had understood the material prior to the week before finals, but YO1LO.

[Jsa725]

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[Easy-E]

My exam was closed book as well. I only read Gilbert's at the end of the semester when I was outlining. The concepts were pretty fresh in my mind for the exam because I had a lot of "ah ha!" moments as I read Gilbert's. It probably would have been better if I had understood the material prior to the week before finals, but YO1LO.

Love it.

[Easy-E]

I went with Gilbert's for two (seemingly obvious) reasons: 1) Gilbert's is keyed to the Dukeminier CB, and 2) James Krier authored both. Did well.

Y'know the reason I was even considering Emanuel was because it's keyed to the Duke, but obviously so is Gilberts in this case. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger. Thanks.

[Jsa725]

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[gnuwheels]

Dukeminier has been dead for 10 years and Krier has been the primary author of the textbook since then.

Krier also writes the Gilberts.

Therefore: Gilberts for the win.