Land Law (Foundation Studies in Law Series)

by Diane Chappelle (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.40

  Land Law provides a clear, lively and very approachable treatment of the main principles of the subject, with an in-depth coverage of key topics, described and analysed at an appropriate depth for undergraduates. The book has a number of features which make it attractive to students, in particular the sections on applying knowledge to solve examination problems and the helpful glossary of land law terminology. The book discusses all of the estates and interests in land and how they can be acquired, held, protected and lost.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.40

  Land Law is an accessible and stimulating consideration of the main legal and equitable principles of land law. The book is clearly structured to encourage application of legal principles throughout and combines a student friendly written style with detailed coverage of key topics. Issues are described and analysed at an appropriate level for undergraduate readers, and detailed, annotated further reading provides an invaluable reference source for additional study. The eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of important new case law particularly in the areas of adverse possession and estoppel.New to this edition: Additional sub-headings aid navigation through the text Chapter summaries highlight the key issues in each chapter, aiding student understanding, while a new colour design increases accessibility Principle cases are clearly separated from the main body of the text End of chapter annotated further reading guides students looking for more in-depth discussion of a particular topic Diagrams help to explain the often complex relationships found in land law Discussion of Yeoman's Row Management Limited v Cobbe [2006] in regard to propriety estoppel and Beaulane Properties Ltd v Palmer [2006], in regard to Adverse Possession and Human Rights. Key Features: Exploration of the law in context by frequent use of examples and scenarios Coverage of all of the core topics found on an undergraduate land law course within a manageable format A full glossary helps students to remember and understand the technical terms encountered during a study of land law Extended companion website, at www.MyLawChamber.co.uk/chappelle, including sample examination questions and answers, regular legal updates, web links to further online resources and a glossary.Following her retirement after 19 years of teaching at Liverpool John Moores University, Di Chappelle is now lecturing and tutoring there on a sessional basis