Focus: Land Law - 3rd Edition

Author: Eileen Webb; Margaret Stephenson
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409324884
Published In: October 2009
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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This work helps students develop a greater understanding of Land Law and develop their critical thinking skills.

The Focus series is designed to assist students in their understanding of core subject areas. Each title utilises a structure which develops a greater understanding of the subject by identifying the key areas. Using a straightforward style and plain English, the authors will help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts.

The series has a particular emphasis on problem solving, providing the reader with numerous opportunities to develop critical thinking skills and to practice answering legal problem questions.

Important Features:

· Key concepts give a solid understanding of Land Law
· Practice questions and answers to develop problem-solving skills
· Further reading to springboard research and a deeper understanding of the topic

Part I - Concepts
1. Property
2. Land and Tenure
3. Possessory Title and Adverse Possession
4. Native Title
5. Acquisition and Transfer of Proprietary Interests in Land

Part II - Successive Interests
6. Estates
7. Future Interests
8. Perpetuities

Part III - Concurrent Interests
9. Legal and Equitable Interests
10. Co-ownership 1
11. Co-ownership 2

Part IV - The Torrens System
12. The Torrens System and Indefeasibility
13. Exceptions to Indefeasibility
14. Remedies
15. Priorities and Caveats

Part V - Leases and License
16. Introduction to Leases: The Nature of Leases, Terminology and Essential Characteristics
17. Leases 2: Covenants in Leases
18. Determination of Leases

Part VI - Encumbrances under the Torrens System
19. Easements, Profits and Rent Charges
20. Mortgages 1: General Principles and the Rights of the Mortgagor
21. Mortgages 2: The Rights of the Mortgagee
22. Restrictive Covenants