Introduction to Land Law premium pack

"A comprehensive and concise introduction to land law, demonstrating great strength in clarity of the text without compromising coverage. The online support resources are particularly welcome." Dr Lucy Barnes, University of East Anglia
 
“One of the few books in this area which lives up to its title. It really does give the student an introduction to the subject.” Dave Powell, formerly University of Teesside
 
"A clear, concise and accurate introductory text written by a leading authority in land law." Professor Antonia Layard, University of Birmingham
 
"The text is clear and easy to understand. It explains the issues very well indeed without over-simplifying fundamental points." Professor Janine Griffiths-Baker, St Mary's University College
 
  
Roger Smith’s Introduction to Land Law presents a straightforward account of the law and its effects, providing clear explanations of legal concepts students often find difficult to grasp and illuminating the interesting and thought-provoking issues stemming from land law. 
 
The third edition incorporates leading decisions from the Supreme Court which have lately emerged in important areas of land law such as human rights (Manchester CC v Pinnock), leases (Jones v Kernott) and the family home (Mexfield Housing Co-operative Ltd v Berrisford). The chapter on the family home has been substantially revised to reflect recent developments.
 
Key features of this edition:

• Part 1 provides a solid foundation for studying land law - explaining what it is and why it's important, the difference between land law and other forms of property law, and the increasingly important relationship between land law and human rights.
• Explanation of critical and controversial issues has now been integrated with discussion of the relevant legal principles in each chapter for deeper understanding.
• Examples of how the law works out in practice are highlighted throughout the text.
• The text is now fully cross-referenced with the author's Property Law: Cases and Materials companion to expand learning.
• A glossary provides clear definitions of the technical and often archaic terms encountered in land law.

 
Roger J. Smith teaches law at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. He is also the author of two very successful in-depth treatments of the subject: Property Law and Property Law: Cases and Materials, both published by Pearson.
 
 
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List of contents

Part 1 Introduction to land law
1. Introducing land law
2. Trusts and equitable interests
3. Legislative reform: 1925 to 2002
4. Land and other property
5. Human rights
Part 2 Acquiring interests and binding purchasers
6. Adverse possession and fixtures
7. Transfer and creation of interests in land
8. Estoppel
9. Ownership of the family home
10. Priorities and registration
Part 3 Rights to enjoy land
11. Successive and concurrent ownership
12. Trusts of land
13. Leases: types and requirements
14. Leases: obligations and remedies
Part 4 Other interests in land
15. Licences
16. Easements
17. Covenants
18. Mortgages

Summary

"A comprehensive and concise introduction to land law, demonstrating great strength in clarity of the text without compromising coverage. The online support resources are particularly welcome." Dr Lucy Barnes, University of East Anglia
 
“One of the few books in this area which lives up to its title. It really does give the student an introduction to the subject.” Dave Powell, formerly University of Teesside
 
"A clear, concise and accurate introductory text written by a leading authority in land law." Professor Antonia Layard, University of Birmingham
 
"The text is clear and easy to understand. It explains the issues very well indeed without over-simplifying fundamental points." Professor Janine Griffiths-Baker, St Mary's University College
 
Roger Smith’s Introduction to Land Law presents a straightforward account of the law and its effects, providing clear explanations of legal concepts students often find difficult to grasp and illuminating the interesting and thought-provoking issues stemming from land law. 
 
The third edition incorporates leading decisions from the Supreme Court which have lately emerged in important areas of land law such as human rights (Manchester CC v Pinnock), leases (Jones v Kernott) and the family home (Mexfield Housing Co-operative Ltd v Berrisford). The chapter on the family home has been substantially revised to reflect recent developments.

Product details

• Authors: John Fairhurst, Roger Smith, Roger J. Smith
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Mixed media product
• Released: 01.01.2013
• EAN: 9781408293522
• ISBN: 978-1-4082-9352-2
• Dimensions: 172 mm x 239 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 630 g
• Series: Longman; Longman
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Civil law, civil procedural law