This topic will introduce students to fundamental principles of real property law, particularly the Torrens system in Australia. It provides knowledge of the nature of various proprietary interests in land, their creation and enforceability at law and equity. The topic covers statutory schemes and registration for land under Torrens system, and common law principles relating to general land law. The topic includes a variety of other subjects, such as the doctrines of tenure and estates, native title, leases, easements, and mortgages.
Part I covers the doctrines of tenure and estates, and the concepts of legal and equitable interests in land.
Part II covers the principles of Torrens system of title, including statutory schemes of registration, creation and enforceability of proprietary interests in land (including land owned by another), the nature of indefeasibility, exceptions to indefeasibility and priorities under the Torrens system.
Part III covers native title, boundaries to land, including fixtures, encroachment and ownership of minerals, and principles of land sale.
Part IV covers a number of other topics (including their creation and enforceability), such as easements, restrictive covenants, leases and mortgages.