LAW3402 - Property B - 2019

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

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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.

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