LAW2112 - Property A - 2017

The unit examines theories of private property, the concept and categories of real and personal property; the interface between contractual and property rights; the nature of types of property right including freehold and leasehold estates, easements and mortgages; modes of creating and transferring the rights in law and equity; possession as a source of title.

At the successful completion of this Unit students will be able to:

1. critically evaluate the purpose and scope of property rules with reference to relevant theories of property or broader perspectives
2. apply interpretive techniques to synthesize legal principles from judicial decisions and legislation
3. engage in critical analysis and use professional judgment to make reasoned choices among alternative interpretation and actions
4. research, interpret and apply property law principles to generate appropriate responses to problem scenarios and legal issues
5. communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive
6. learn and work independently.

1. Tutorial attendance and participation: 10%
2. Class test: 30% and
3. Examination (2 hours plus 30 mins reading and noting time): 60%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

See also Unit timetable information

Semester 1 : Dr Vanessa Johnston

Semester 2 : Ms Elyse Schachna

For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later:

LAW1111; LAW1114 and LAW2101

For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW1100 OR LAW1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104; LAW2100 or LAW2101 and LAW2102

For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW3400