Property Law: General

Course aim

The aim of this course is to assist students to understand the basic notions inherent in the law of property in Australia. The course, which clearly reveals the interplay of common law, equity and statute law, introduces students to the philosophy and changing conceptions of property, explains the classification and nature of different proprietary interests, outlines the concepts of possession, ownership and title in relation to personal and real property law and considers how property interests are acquired, transferred and given priority over other interests.

Course content

The Nature and Concept of Property
Classification of Property
Possession and Adverse Possession
The Doctrine of Fixtures
Boundaries of Land
Title to Land and the Doctrines of Tenure and Estates
Native Title
Legal and Equitable Interests and Priorities
Dispositions of Proprietary Interests
The Torrens System

This course builds on skills acquired in earlier courses with particular emphasis given to: problem solving, research and written communication, working independently as well as in a group.

Textbook(s)

Chambers, Robert 2008, An Introduction to Property Law in Australia , 2nd, Thomson Law Book Co, Pyrmont, N.S.W.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	3 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Class Test, Examination - open book, Written Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.