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Land Law (GDL)

Overview

  • Credit value: 15 credits at Level 6
  • Convenor and tutor: Nathan Moore
  • Assessment: a 1.5-hour examination (100%)

Module description

This module addresses the functioning and rationale of the English and Welsh land law system. It provides you with a solid understanding of key aspects of land law and an awareness of some of the contemporary research and debates about the subject.

Indicative module syllabus

  • Estates and interests
  • Introduction to registration
  • Easements
  • Covenants
  • Leases
  • Trusts (express and resulting)
  • Common intention trusts
  • Proprietary estoppel
  • Actual occupation

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will have:

  • a coherent understanding of key aspects of land law and an awareness of some of the contemporary research and debates about the subject
  • the ability to read, review, consolidate and assess cases, statutes and scholarly publications in the field.