8449 (v.5) Law (Real Property) 206

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    9803 (v.6) Law (Torts) 202 or any previous version
    OR
    11996 (v.2) Law (Management) 252 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Detailed analysis of real property law in Western Australia. Fragmentation of proprietary interests, equitable interests. Land and related concepts including native title to land. Private title - general law land and registered (Torrens) land, indefeasibility of title and survival of equitable interests in Torrens land. Strata titles and co-ownership, leasehold and security interests.

Unit Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this unit students will have - Knowledge of Law (Real Property) 206 and its design to meet the requirements of students majoring in Legal Studies in the Bachelor of Commerce degree. A detailed understanding of property lawconcepts, and of the relevant statute and case law principles. Become able to critically analyse and to solve hypothetical property law problems. Developed an enhanced ability to undertake legal research, both individually and as part of a team. Enhancedcompetence in constructing and presenting oral legal argument.

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:

www.austlii.edu.au (online caselaw and statutes). www.slp.wa.gov.au (online statutes). Bradbrook, (1996), Australian Property Law - Cases and Materials. LBC Information Services. Sackville and Neave, (1995). Property Law - Cases and Materials, 5th ed., LBC Information Services. Sappideen, (1990), Real Property - Commentary and Materials, 3rd ed., LBC Information Services. Stein and Stone. (1991). Torrens Title. Sydney, Butterworths. Bartlett, R. (1999). Native Title in Australia, Sydney, Butterworths.

Unit Texts:

Fryer-Smith, S. The Law of Real Property in Western Australia, 8th ed., Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Davies, P., Land Law Cases, 7th ed., Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Bradbrook, (2002), Australian Real Property Law, 3rd ed., Sydney, Thomson Lawbook Company.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Tutorial Attendance and Participation 20%. Mid-Semester Examination 20%. Oral Presentation/Tutorial Leading 20%. Final Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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