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Originally Posted by gldskr
What if the French didn't have absolute title to the land to begin with?
gldskr
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Yes indeed. The same principle is exhibited by people who might desire to sell your property at tax lien sales. If anyone is interested I would sell them a quit claim deed to gldskr's house. In it I simply agree to give up any claim I might have on his dwelling. Turns out I most probably have no interest in his house but you would be buying my guarantee that I won't appear in any related court action in the future.
No, the value of the Treaty of Cession is not concerning the LAND. There is no dispute here. The document is simply a quit claim deed and is probably the only reason we aren't bothered with the French anymore.
This was ratified by Congress, with consideration, over time, acting for the District of Columbia rather than constitutionally. The Treaty of Cession
guarantees certain rights to INHABITANTS of that LAND. That guarantee is by the District of Columbia rather than the United States. These rights are most certainly also covered by the constitution in addition to many many more rights.
Had any luck enforcing the Bill of Rights lately?