School of Law  
 
 
LAW-20037 Land Law 2  
Co-ordinator: Prof Michael Haley    Room: CBC1.006, Tel:33223  
Teaching Team: Mr Mark  Davys, Ms Margaret  Moyden  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 2 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733218
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
Law Dual Honours (Level 2)
Law Minor (Level 2)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Barred Combinations
None
Prerequisites
None
Description

Land law is an interesting and challenging subject, involving profound questions about the way we choose to live our lives. It is primarily concerned with how we share out the use of that part of our limited island that comprises England and Wales. Land law 2 examines the main types of interests that can exist in land, and how the consequnces of these interests for purchasers of land and other third parties. This module is essential for anyone wishing to obtain a qualifying law degree.
Aims
To introduce the rights capable of being enjoyed in land in England and Wales and how they are created, transferred and protected.
Intended Learning Outcomes
explain the concept of a lease and both theoretically and practically distinguish leases from other types of interest in land; will be achieved by assessments: 1
distinguish the two main sets of rules relating to the transmission of the benefit and burden of leasehold covenants and compare, apply and critique these rules; will be achieved by assessments: 1
apply and critque the rules relating to the creation of easements and distinguish easements from other types of interest in land; will be achieved by assessments: 1
explain and evaluate the law of mortgages, with special attention to the rights and remedies of the parties; will be achieved by assessments: 1
explain, evalaute and apply the rules relating to the transmission of the benefit and burden of freehold covenants. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Study hours
Preliminary reading and lecture preparation: 15 hours;
Lectures: 18 hours;
Completing tutorial preparation (workbooks): 60 hours;
Tutorials: 5 hours;
Reflection upon lectures and tutorials, further reading and formative assessments: 50 hours; and
Examination: 2 hours.
Description of Module Assessment
01: 2 Hour Seen Exam weighted 100%
2 hour examination
The questions on the examination paper will be selected from questions issued to students at the end of the teaching period. Authorised statute books will be permitted in the examination provided that they are unannotated except for highlighting or underlining.
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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