Using a fictional street to illustrate examples as a theme throughout, this book brings a practical focus to modern land law, guiding the reader through real-life situations to illustrate the rules and highlight problem areas. Clear diagrams, sample documents and further reading help students understand the law in context.
To paraphrase Austin ([urisprudence, 5th edn., vol. 1, p. 362): one class consists of intangible rights over objects (incorporeal), and the other of physical objects over which rights may be exercised (corporeal).
In equity's eyes, such conduct was fraudulent, and in these circumstances the transferee would be compelled by the court to hold the property on trust (see, for example, Rochefoucauld v Boustead [1897] 1 Ch 196). Bannister v Bannister ...
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... requirement applies (s 2(5)). It is hard to see that the outcomes in question amounted to trusts at all, so this reasoning seems fallacious: surely the estoppel claim is operating in its own right. (See further G Owen and O Rees, ...
This book maintains a critical emphasis and encourages students to consider and understand the law in context (both within society and their degree), not just in the abstract.
The content and structure of the book reflects that of most undergraduate land law courses, so it is ideal for the busy student wishing to gain a detailed understanding of the subject matter of his or her lecture course.
This book is suitable as a core textbook, but also as a revision guide or for self-study. This is an ideal text for a land law module at first or second year level, as part of an LLB degree.
An authoritative course text designed to provide a standalone resource for students. It contains a blend of carefully selected key cases, legislation and academic debate linked by substantial author commentary.
An often quoted passage from Thomas vSorrel/(1 673) Vaughan 330 by Vaughan CJ states that 'a dispensation or license properly passeth no interest, nor alters or transfers property in anything, but only makes an action lawful, ...
This 9th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account key developments in the law in the light of the Law Commission’s recommendations on easements and covenants, as well as the increased impact of the HRA 1998 on ...