Overview

This topic will introduce students to fundamental principles of real property law, particularly the Torrens system in Australia. It provides knowledge of the nature of various proprietary interests in land, their creation and enforceability at law and equity. The topic covers statutory schemes and registration for land under Torrens system, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

The topic aims to enable students to understand the:

  • Creation and enforceability of proprietary interests under the Torrens and general law systems, and statutory schemes of registration under the Torrens system
  • Principles by which ownership of land in South Australia under the Torrens System is established
  • Nature of private and public ownership of land in South Australia, including native title
  • Doctrines of tenure and estates (including the division of ownership at any particular time and the division over time) and the nature of legal and equitable interests in land
  • Range of proprietary interests in land; in particular, mortgages, easements, leases, and restrictive covenants

Learning outcomes

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

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Requisites information

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