Rights arising out of defacto cohabitation (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Professor Marcia Neave
Offered:
Not offered in 2004.
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students undertaking this subject should achieve an appreciation of the consequences which the law attaches to cohabitation outside marriage. Students will complete a study of the various legal and equitable principles which govern the property rights of defacto cohabitants and will consider the statutory regimes which currently apply in various Australian States. In addition students will broaden their knowledge of the legal incidents of property ownership which are of particular relevance in de facto proceedings including the law of co-ownership and severance of title, and the law pertaining to testamentary disposition of property and testator's obligations. Other incidents of defacto cohabitation including the relevance of the status to social security entitlements and superannuation benefits and standing to claim in fatal accident proceedings may also be considered.
Assessment: Research assignment (3000 words): 40% + Supervised examination (1.5 hours): 50% + Class participation: 10%
Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week
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