Fair Division and the Law: How real cases help shape allocation procedures in the legal settings across European countries

Existing fair division algorithms are tested under many legal cases analyzed by the legal teams of the CREA project in three sectors: Inheritances, Divorces and Company Law. Each example is commented from the algorithm designers’ viewpoint. A list of the features that should be present in a general-purpose procedure for allocating goods in a judicial setting are given, together with other additional features that could be developed as side projects if resources allow. A guideline for designing procedures based on the existing specimens but tailored for the specific needs of aiding legal specialists and citizens is outlined.