LAW3402 - Property B - 2017

Building on Property A, the unit examines proprietary interests that arise through the operation of equity, and co-ownership of land and goods. It then examines the Torrens System of registered title to land and the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic), including: the registration process; the meaning and purpose of indefeasible title: fraud and other exceptions to indefeasibility: the compensation provisions; status and enforceability of unregistered interests; the caveat system; and the priority rules for registered and unregistered interests.

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

1. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of property law, building upon learning in previous units;
2. Identify, research, evaluate and synthesize relevant factual, legal and policy issues;
3. Demonstrate the intellectual and legal skills to interpret judicial decisions and legislation;
4. Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives;
5. Demonstrate cognitive skill, creativity and professional judgement to formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems;
6. Communicate and collaborate effectively and persuasively; and
7. Work with autonomy, independence and professionalism

1. Tutorial attendance and participation: 10%
2. Collaborative research and writing assignment: 30%
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

Dr Sharon Rodrick

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

LAW1111; LAW1114; LAW1112; LAW1113; LAW2101; LAW2102; LAW2112; LAW2111

For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015:

LAW1100 or Law1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104; LAW2100 or LAW2101 and LAW2102 ; LAW3401 or LAW2112

For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later: LAW3111

LAW3400