Australian Property Law: Cases, Materials and Analysis

✍ Scribed by Samantha Hepburn

• Publisher: LexisNexis
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1411
• Edition: 6
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This important book introduces the conceptual framework of interests in real and personal property. Carefully selected case and legislation extracts from across Australian jurisdictions are discussed in detail, and relevant principles highlighted. The commentary evaluates the area of law, status and effect of key decisions, and subsequent judicial and legislative developments. References to further secondary materials are provided. Each chapter contains review questions and answer guides, outlining how to approach questions and apply relevant case law and legislation.

✦ Table of Contents

1. Concepts of Property

2. Possession, Title and Personal Property

3. Fixtures, Encroachment and Boundaries

4. Adverse Possession

5. The Doctrine of Tenure and Estates

6. Restraints on Alienation and the Rule against Perpetuities

7. Leases

8. Native Title

9. Equitable Interests

10. Priority Rules

11. The Torrens System

12. Electronic Conveyancing

13. Unregistered Interests

14. Easements

15. Restrictive Covenants

16. Mortgages

17. Co-ownership