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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces the concept of property by considering questions regarding 'what is property?' and 'what things are capable of being the object of property rights?' It explains the importance of possession in property law and considers this in the context of real and personal property. It identifies and explains fundamental principles of land law including the physical dimensions of real property; the doctrine of tenure and estates; and First Nation peoples' rights within the settler-colonial legal framework of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the relevant Common Law. Students also explore the different ways in which proprietary interests in real and personal property may be created and transferred including by consent; without consent and by the operation of general equitable principles. The unit concludes with an examination of the priority rules to resolve disputes between competing interests in land and the law of co-ownership. The unit fosters a critical and analytical approach to examining property law principles. Where appropriate, it explores the social, political, economic and historical context of, and the ethical issues that arise in, property law. Students advance the core legal skills of problem solving; statutory interpretation; effective oral communication skills; and clear, concise and persuasive written legal arguments.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate understanding by applying principles of real and personal property law to solve hypothetical legal problems; (2) evaluate comparative contexts of property law, particularly native First Nations peoples' rights under native title laws.; (3) analyse developments in property law including issues concerning the concept of property, the subject matter of property rights, and First Nation peoples' rights in the context of settler-colonial Native Title laws; (4) critique alternative ethical responses to property issues and make appropriate and justified choices from the alternatives identified; and (5) create clear, concise and persuasive legal arguments using correct and plain English both orally and in writing.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) class participation; (2) assignment; and (3) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Natalie Brown
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- For students enrolled in the Juris Doctor (JD) For students enrolled in the MLP
Successful completion of - Co-requisites
- LAWS4103Contract
- Contact hours
- 4 hours per week
- Note
- For Masters of Legal Practice students, please note that to satisfy the Priestly Requirement of Property Law, you must also complete Land Law.
- Recommended text
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Moore, A., Grattan, S. and Griggs, L., Australian Real Property Law, 7th edn: Thomson Reuters 2020
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
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- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.