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Principles of Property Law
Last Updated Date:   28 August 2024


8 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course will impart to students the basic principles of law and equity in the law of property, with particular reference to land. It will explore the meaning of ownership of land viz the doctrine of estates, past and present interests and co-ownership of land. The manner in which land can be dealt with both at law and in equity, eg., transfer, leases, mortgages, licences, easements and restrictive convenants will be considered. It will also examine issues with respect to registered titles to land (including strata titles) as well as the system of caveats for the protection of unregistered interests in land.

Course Convenor: Emeritus Prof Teo Keang Sood

Co-teacher(s): As/P Hu Ying, As/P Tan Weiming; Mr Yong Jun Wei, Daryl; Mr Lau Jia Jun, Jeremiah; Ms Selene Tanne, Mr Justin Lim & Adjunct As/P Elaine Chew

Course Codes: LC2004

Contact Hours: 1.5 hr lectures and One 3-hr tutorial

Workload: 6 Hours

Mode of Assessment: Class Performance -10% and Final Exam - 90% (closed-book format: 10 sheets (double-sided) of A4 printed/written notes will be allowed in the examination for reference, no other materials allowed).

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: Year 1 Law Compulsory modules:
LC1003 Law of Contract; LC1004 Law of Torts; LC1001 Criminal Law; LC1016 Legal Analysis, Research & Communication; LC1015/LC1025 Singapore Law In Context; LC1002 Introduction to Legal Theory

Examination Date: Friday, 29 November 2024 (AM)

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