Property Law

COURSEWORK QUESTION: This is worth 25% of the module.
“Overriding interests are […]  not intended to be a general safety net for a right holder who fails to register but a necessary evil in a

system of title by registration whose main concern is transactional certainty.” (Martin Dixon and Gerwynn LL H Griffiths (eds) Contemporary

Perspectives on Property, Equity and Trusts Law (OUP 2007), at page 21).
Discuss the extent to which this view of the registeredtitle system is reflected in the present law.

Word Length: Maximum   2,000 words.
Any penalties for not complying with word limits will be in accordance with University and Faculty policy. The ability to write within the

word limit is part of the assessment; therefore a penalty of 10% of the mark is applied if word limit exceeded by 10% or more, or is below a

set minimum by more than 10%.

Learning Outcomes Assessed

1) Demonstrate an understanding of the principles underlying land law,
2) Critically analyse the principles of land law and relevant case law as applied in practice.
3) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of proposals for reform (where applicable).

Assessment Criteria

1.    The student is expected to understand the principles and procedures in this area of law and to research and identify the developments

in recent cases and statutes in the law relating to registered  titles to land.
2.    The student should understand and explain the varying decisions of case law, if appropriate
3.    The student should critically analyse the case law and determine whether the cases are appropriate to the question.
4.    The student should  identify any perceived weaknesses in the current systems of registered titles land.
5.    The student should consider whether such perceived weaknesses have a valid role to play in the system of registered land ownership.
6.    It is important that, despite the opinions of others you may find during your research, you explain this in your OWN words so that

your understanding can be assessed.

You should include a bibliography.  You should footnote your work.