Postgraduate - UnitLAW7267 - Principles of property law

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Synopsis

This unit introduces students to fundamental principles and concepts of real and personal property law including: the meaning and purpose of the concept of property; possession, seisin and title, estates in land (including successive interests); fixtures and chattels, co-ownership; general principles for the creation and enforcement of property interests in law and at equity and for the acquisition and disposition of property interests; introduction to statutory schemes of registration.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to

1. integrate knowledge of property law principles and exercise analytic skill and professional judgment to generate appropriate responses to moderately complex problems
2. critically evaluate the social and economic purposes and effects of property law principles, using theories, broader contexts and comparative perspectives
3. research independently, synthesise and analyse property law information in standard formats to create new understandings or new applications
4. interpret, communicate and present property law ideas effectively and persuasively to specialist and non-specialist audiences and peers.

Assessment

Research and writing exercise (2250 words): 30%; final examination: 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Alicia Wright (Trimester 1)
Dr Nicole Bieske (Trimester 2)
Associate Professor Pamela O'Connor (Trimester 3)

Contact hours

2.5 hours per week x 12 weeks

Prerequisites

LAW7212 or LAW7470, LAW7265 or LAW7428

Co-requisites

LAW7429

Prohibitions

LAW3400