6877 (v.3) Land Law 550

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Overview of the nature of property and of real property law. The meaning of - land, estates and interests in land, equitable estates and interests in land, adverse possession of land, and dividing fences. Introduction to native title to land. Background to the Torrens system, features and operation of the Torrens system. Overview of co-ownership and strata titles, leases and Torrens mortgages.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - A practical awareness of fundamental principles of real property law. Acquired a working knowledge of the relevant statute and case law. Identified the nature of real property law problems and understood how to apply relevant legal principles to solve those problems. An enhanced ability to undertake individual legal research. Enhanced oral presentation skills in the area of real property law.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

http://www.austlii.edu.au (online caselaw and statutes). http:// www.slp.wa.gov.au (online statutes). Bradbrook. (1996). Australian Property Law: Cases and Materials. LBC Information Services. Stein and Stone (1991). Torrens Title. Butterworths. Teh and Dwyer. (1996). Introduction to Property Law. (third edition). Butterworths. Hepburn. (2002). LBCNutshell: Real Property Law LBC. Information Services.

Unit Texts:

Fryer-Smith, S. The Law of Real Property in Western Australia. (eighth edition). Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Davies, P. Land Law Cases. (seventh edition). Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Bradbrook. (2002). Australian Real Property Law. (third edition). Sydney, Thomson Lawbook Co.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Mid-semester examination 20%, Oral presentation/tutorial leading 20%, Portfolio 40%, Tutorial attendance and participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y