Full Description
Does land law's specialized and historic vocabulary make it hard for your students to engage?Designed to support a progressive learning experience, Land Law Directions provides a lively introduction to the subject and makes this often daunting area clear and engaging. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place they can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Digital formats and resourcesThis seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- The online resources that support the book include:- Guidance on answering the end-of-chapter questions- Additional self-test questions with answer feedback to test student's knowledge- Links to further reading to enhance topic knowledge- Flashcard glossary to revise key terms- Additional support on advanced topics including adverse possession, and easements and profits
Contents
Part 11: What is land?2: The structure of land lawPart 2: Legal Estates3: The freehold estate4: Registration of title5: Leases6: Adverse possessionPart 3: Sole and Joint Owners of Land7: The sole owner of land8: Joint owners of land (co-ownership)9: Trusts and the family home10: Proprietary estoppel11: Trusts of landPart 4: Rights Over Land12: Easements and profits13: Covenants in freehold land14: MortgagesPart 5: The Bigger Picture15: Completing the puzzle16: Exam technique and the perils of question spotting
