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Land Law provides the reader with a clear and concise explanation of the vast range of topics covered in the majority of land law courses. As part of the Textbook Series, the work sets out a clear framework and seeks to explain the intricacies of the law as clearly as possible, without sacrificing the detail that is required for a proper understanding of the subject. The work deals with the complex issues which can arise in relation to priorities between competing interests. Basic principles and concepts are outlined at the outset, and then applied in greater detail in a contextual and practical manner throughout the work enabling the reader to achieve a rapid, yet in depth understanding of the key issues. The fourth edition takes account of the latest legislative developments including changes brought about by the Consumer Credit Act 2006, the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and the Housing Act 2004. This edition also offers discussion of the Law Commission's 2008 Consultation Paper on Easements, Covenants and Profits a Prendre and its Consultation Paper and Final Report on the reform of the law of informal co-ownership. Key case law is discussed including the decision of the House of Lords in Stack v Dowden and its interpretation in subsequent cases, developments in the law of adverse possession: Colin Dawson Windows Ltd v King's Lynn and West Norfolk BC, Barrett v Tower Hamlets LBC, Batsford Estates (1983) Co. Ltd. v Taylor, Allen v Matthews, Beaulane Properties Ltd. v Palmer, and the decision of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in J.A.Pye (Oxford) Ltd v United Kingdom, developments of the law governing mortgages: Abbey National Bank Plc v Stringer, Goodchild v Bradbury, Turkey v Awadh, Meretz Investments NV v ACP, Bishop v Blake, Scottish and Newcastle Plc v Lancashire Mortgage Corp Ltd, the law of easements, as seen in Moncrieff v Jamieson, Montrose Court Holdings Ltd. v Shamash, Davies v Bramwell, Sweet v Sommer, and proprietary estoppel: Kinane v Mackie-Conteh, Yeoman's Row Management Ltd. v Cobbe.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #289156 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 731 pages

Customer Reviews

Best land law student textbook
Land law is a difficult subject to get to grips with and this task can be made even harder by an unclear or imprecise textbook. I tried several textbooks before finally settling for this one, finding it easily superior to the others.

It provides the basic fundamentals of the subject in a digestible manner but without over simplifying them. The most important parts of the chapters are highlighted in bold, drawing the readers attention to them instead of endless pages of rambling text.

All of the major authorities are discussed and their significance explained in a manner that makes it easy to apply to problem or exam questions. It also includes useful diagrams to help explain the sometimes baffling complexity of leasehold and freehold covenants.

This edition contains the vitally important new Land Registration Act 2002 - and does a decent job of explaining its workings and complexities.

I would highly reccomend this book to any undergraduate students who will be taking land law.