Law of Property
2008 | 2009 | 2010Area/catalogue: LAWS 2003
Course ID: 006758
School:
School of Commerce
Campus/course component(s):
City West: Lecture — Tutorial
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Unit value: 4.5
Offered externally: Yes (Study Period 2)
Undergraduate elective course: No
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Prerequisite(s): LAWS 1002 Introduction to Law.
The definition of "property" and the ability of the law to protect it; the distinction between real and personal property and choses in action; an outline of the operation of the Torrens system of land titles, together with an explanation of the role of legal and equitable interests in this area of law; indefeasibility of title, non-commercial succession to property, by will and by intestacy, trusts and the role of trustees. The passing of property by gift. New developments in the law of property; introduction to torts; trespass to land; occupier's and owner's liability; duty of care, negligence; use of disclaimers in professional reports; economic loss; professional liability; consumer law; common law; Trade Practices Act; Fair Trading Act; Land Agents Act.
Text book/s:- Bradbrook et al 2007, Australian Real Property Law, 4th ed, Law Book Company.
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EFTSL: 0.125Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.
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