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:  The argument about "absolute ownership" is circular, and, in any event, contrary to the reality of property law.  No ownership is "absolute."  Much as it galls me, one's right to own property (in both Britain and the U.S.) is contingent upon the continued payment of property tax (in the case of real estate, anyway), avoiding illegal use of the property (in the case of personalty), and so forth.  In short, you're venting about how you'd like things to be, rather than accurately describing how they really are.  [[User:QBeam]] 5:32PM (EST) Nov. 27, 2007

:  The argument about "absolute ownership" is circular, and, in any event, contrary to the reality of property law.  No ownership is "absolute."  Much as it galls me, one's right to own property (in both Britain and the U.S.) is contingent upon the continued payment of property tax (in the case of real estate, anyway), avoiding illegal use of the property (in the case of personalty), and so forth.  In short, you're venting about how you'd like things to be, rather than accurately describing how they really are.  [[User:QBeam]] 5:32PM (EST) Nov. 27, 2007

Joint ownership is recognized. But it is not recognized as ownership of private property. Therefore, your conclusions are not supported by the authorities cited herein.  

You are mistaken. Joint ownership is recognized. But it is not recognized as ownership of private property. Private property IS a recognized legal principle in American law. Therefore, your conclusions are not supported by the authorities cited herein.  

:  PRIVATE PROPERTY - As protected from being taken for public uses, is such property as belongs '''absolutely''' to an '''individual''', and of which he has the exclusive right of disposition. Property of a specific, fixed and tangible nature, capable of being in possession and transmitted to another, such as houses, lands, and chattels. - - - Black's Law dictionary, sixth ed., p.1217

:  PRIVATE PROPERTY - As protected from being taken for public uses, is such property as belongs '''absolutely''' to an '''individual''', and of which he has the exclusive right of disposition. Property of a specific, fixed and tangible nature, capable of being in possession and transmitted to another, such as houses, lands, and chattels. - - - Black's Law dictionary, sixth ed., p.1217