Overview

This topic will introduce students to broad concepts in the law of property, equity and trusts in Australia, including an examination of concepts of property and fundamental principles of how something becomes property, justifications for private property, concepts of personal property including the importance of possession, relativity of title and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce students to the broad concepts of property, equity and trusts in Australia
  • Provide students with knowledge and understanding of the concept of property, the importance of possession and the relativity of title
  • Provide students with knowledge and understanding of the significance, nature and operation of trusts
  • Provide students with knowledge and understanding of selected ways in which rights in legal and equitable property are validly created, acquired and transferred
  • Ensure that students develop an understanding of the distinct equitable and proprietary nature of the trust concept within Australian law; and
  • Assist students to develop a sophisticated appreciation of the interplay of concepts across the doctrinal boundaries in the common law, equity and statute in this area of law

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply knowledge of the meaning and purposes of the concept of property as required for admission to practise law
2.
Apply knowledge of equity as required for admission to practise law
3.
Solve novel problems and evaluate legal issues through the contextual application of principles of property, equity and trusts
4.
Persuade effectively through written communication
5.
Demonstrate personal autonomy and accountability

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