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Litigation, Other Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended |
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May 04, 2013
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| Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Minimum | $ 18 |
| Recorded Best Estimate | 20 |
| Estimate Potential Environmental Liabilities Maximum | 25 |
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J.C.Penney Direct Marketing Services, Inc. [Member]
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| Maximum Exposure of Guarantee | 20 |
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Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
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| Maximum Exposure of Guarantee | 18 |
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Capital Contribution Guarantee [Member]
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| Guarantor Obligations, Origin and Purpose | In connection with the redemption of two million of our Simon Property Group, L.P. (SPG) REIT units, we agreed to make future capital contributions to SPG under certain circumstances. |
| Guarantor Obligations, Triggering Event | Capital contributions would be required only if (i) one or more unsecured senior notes or term loans of SPG are in default and (ii) the aggregate amount received and/or realized by the lenders with respect to such notes or loans upon the exhaustion of all other remedies available to them is less than the maximum amount of all capital contribution commitments of the Company and other parties with similar commitments. |
| Maximum Exposure of Guarantee | $ 360 |
| Guarantor Obligations, Term | Under certain circumstances, including the disposition of its remaining SPG REIT units, the Company can terminate its obligation. |