LAW3402 · Property B

Overview

Building on Property A, the unit examines proprietary interests that arise through the operation of equity, and co-ownership of land and goods. It then examines the Torrens System of registered title to land and the Transfer of Land Act 1958 (Vic), including: the registration process; the meaning and purpose of indefeasible title: fraud and other exceptions to indefeasibility: the compensation provisions; status and enforceability of unregistered interests; the caveat system; and the priority rules for registered and unregistered interests.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of property law, building upon learning in previous units.
2. Identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues.
3. Demonstrate the intellectual and legal skills to interpret judicial decisions and legislation.
4. Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives.
5. Demonstrate creativity and professional judgement to formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems.
6. Communicate and collaborate effectively and persuasively.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.