LAW7270

Advanced property law (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Gail Hubble

Offered:
City T1-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T3-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T1-58 2005 (Day)
City T3-58 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: This course will build upon the Principles of Property Law course primarily in relation to Land Law, set within the continuing context of priority disputes. The course will cover: Concurrent ownership - rights and duties of co-owners, Unregistered land, The deeds registration system, The Torrens System - Transfer of Land Act 1958, Indefeasibility of title and exceptions to indefeasibility, The Assurance Fund, Equitable interests under the Torrens System, Leases, Mortgages, Proprietary interests in land owned by another: easements, restrictive covenants & profits a prendre

Assessment: Memorandum of Advice requiring students to provide comprehensive advice to a client in a factual situation involving Torrens title land 30% Final Examination 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week x 12 weeks