Property Examples & Explanations, 3e

I have a number of the E&E series books, and they are generally very helpful. Unfortunately, Burke and Snoe's Property is written in the same way that most law profs teach- a little heavy on the legalese without completely explaining themselves. The "Harvard law student" sounds a little too enthusiastic for this book considering it really falls far short of the others in the series. I would not recommend it, and hope that the E&E editors clean up the next edition.

I am a Harvard law student and I went CRAZY preparing for exams. (as did everyone else) but a wise 3L gave me some advice that saved my life. Here is goes: Use Gilbert's on Prop to learn the black letter law of the cases you will be studying. Then use West Group's High Court Summaries to figure out in simpler terms your case. Read your cases. After you learn each subject, do the problems in Examples and Explanations to really apply your knowledge. Just working through each of the examples and seeing the subtle "shadings" of the law was enormously helpful. I know a lot of people get frusterated by this book because the examples can be difficult, but I found them to be harder than my exams which made testing a breeze. After using E & E, you may have lost sight of the forest for all the trees... So for the week before the exam, the nutshell guide should become your bible. It is clear, concise, and presents difficult but very clarifying examples of applications of laws after each law you learn. It was the perfect compact tool to "bring you back into the forest." I got an A in property (am VERY proud of myself) and it was patly because of this book. I highly suggest you buy.

Those who have given this book 4 stars or more are out of their minds. This book is a total disaster - it is simply not written well at all, and actually demonstrates a confused understanding of property law. You are far better off with a commercial outline.

This book is the best of the Property hornbooks. The Sprankling book by Lexis is also good. This one is better because it has less fluff in it. This book is so superior it is obvious to anyone who uses it.

This book has been a godsend. As with most E&Es I would heartily recommend this edition. The examples and explanations are clear and concise. At any rate, grab this E&E and run with it. It really comes in handy during crunch time, and that is when supplements show their true value. The book rates high for both personal and real property.