| Module Title |
Property Law 1 |
| Module Code |
LAW1042 (ITS: LG373) |
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Faculty |
Law & Government |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The aims of this module are:- to examine the principles underpinning land law; to examine the rules regulating ownership, possession and succession to real property, including common law rules, rules of equity and legislation regulating the use and possession of real property. The module will also consider the ongoing root and branch reform of property law as effected through the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Outline the historical features and influences on Irish property law
2. Describe and outline the legal principles and doctrines relating to key topics within Irish property law
3. Apply the legal principles and rules to hypothetical factual scenarios
4. Explain and evaluate complex primary sources, including statutes and case-law relating to property law
5. Appraise the role of the legislature in introducing wide ranging root and branch reform of Irish property law
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Delivery and discussion of key rules and principles of property law | | Independent Study | 101 | Reading of lecture materials, texts, case-law, consideration of problem questions |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10899 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Stephen Linnane | Module Teacher | Beatrice Monciunskaite, Kevin O'Sullivan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 100% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Historical Influences on Irish Property Law - Feudalism
Succession
Estates
Future Interests
Co-Ownership
Priorities
Adverse Possession
Easements and Profits
Covenants
Mortgages
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- DeLondras: 2007, Principles of Irish Property Law, Clarus Press,
- Coughlan: 1998, Property Law, 2nd, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin,
- Lyall: 2010, Land Law in Ireland, 3rd ed, Sweet and Maxwell,
- Maddox: 2009, The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009: A Commentary, Roundhall Thomson,
- Wylie: 2009, The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009: Annotations and Commentary, Bloomsbury,
- Wylie: 2010, Irish Land Law, 4th ed., Bloomsbury,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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