General Information
Property Law is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject examines the meaning, purposes and categories of property; the concepts of ownership and possession; the doctrines of tenure, estates and fixtures; native title; the Torrens system of land title; and selected topics in personal property ('finders keepers' and bailment).
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Law Subject code: LAWS11-311 Subject title: Property Law Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2017 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Tutorial: x11 (Total hours: 11) - Weekly Tutorial
Attendance and learning activities: It is an obligation to attend all lectures and tutorials are compulsory attendance. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Others
- Rick Bigwood and Kim Weinert (2017). Property Law Materials.
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Law |
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Subject code: | LAWS11-311 |
Subject title: | Property Law |
Subject level: | Undergraduate |
Semester/Year: | May 2017 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Standard |
Workload items: |
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Attendance and learning activities: | It is an obligation to attend all lectures and tutorials are compulsory attendance. |
Prescribed resources: | Others
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Admission into LA-40001 Bachelor of Business Law OR LA-40002 Bachelor of Jurisprudence OR LA-40003 Bachelor of Laws OR Bachelor of Laws combined degree OR approved Study Abroad or Exchange law student |
Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Paper-based Examination (Open) End of semester examination 60.00% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4 *Class Participation n/a 10.00% Week 2 1,2,3,4 Oral Pitch Oral Presentation 30.00% Week 6 1,2,3,4 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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Paper-based Examination (Open) | End of semester examination | 60.00% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4 |
*Class Participation | n/a | 10.00% | Week 2 | 1,2,3,4 |
Oral Pitch | Oral Presentation | 30.00% | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Introduction to Property
The introductory lecture will introduce students to characteristics, categories and justification of property.
SLOs included
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
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Personal Property
This lecture's focus is on 'interests' in personal property. This focus will critically discuss what is ownership and possession, and the legal difference and significance of ownership and possession.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
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Interests in Personal Property (Continued)
Who is entitled to a found item of property? Is the finder or is it the true owner? This lecture will continue the critical discussion and analysis of 'interests' in personal property.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
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Bailment
The aim of this lecture is to outline the different types of bailment, critically examine the nature of bailment by examining key concepts. This examination will allow students to identify how and when bailment arises.
SLOs included
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.
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Bailment (Continued)
Building upon the introduction of bailment this lecture will critically discuss and analyses the property rights of a Bailor and Bailee; and the legal obligations of a Bailee and Bailor. This lecture will also introduce the concept of sub-bailment and the legal consequences of breach of bailment and how to know when bailment has been terminated.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
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Introduction to Security Interests and Intro to Real Property
This lecture will critically discus pledges, liens and charges. This topic will ground a student's knowledge for further property based subjects and provide a introduction to the concept of land through the personality-reality interface (Doctrine of Fixtures).
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Fixtures and Boundaries
This lecture will examine the personalty-reality interface and critically examine the physicality of land (up, down and sideways).
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
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Real Property, Doctrine of Tenure and Estates and Intro to NT
The primary focus of this lecture is to critically understand possession and the concept of 'title' to land.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.
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Intro to Torrens System and Indefeasibility of Torrens Title
This topic will provide students with a historical understanding of the development of conveyancing through a critical examination if the old system of title versus Torrens system of title. There will be a focus on the judicial interoperation and application of fraud and personal equity exceptions to indefeasibility.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.
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Exceptions to Indefeasibility
Continuing on the fraud and personal equity exceptions to indefeasibility this lecture will critically examine the exceptions of short leases and adverse possession. Again this lecture will critically examine and discuss the judicial interoperation and applications to these executions of indefeasibility.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.
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Exceptions to Indefeasibility (Cont), Caveats and Settlement Notices
This lecture will continue looking at the last remaining exceptions to indefeasibility being omitted easements. Furthermore, this lecture will examine and discuss the Registrar's statutory powers (through statutory interoperation). The second part of this lecture will introduce students to caveats by critically discussing the requirements of a caveat and the legal consequences of caveating, the duration of caveats and 'wrongful' caveats.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.
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Competing Equities, Compensation and Revision
The last lecture will critically examine how disputes between unregistered interests are resolved, entitlement to and assessment of compensation under the Torrens System. The last part of this lecture will be dedicated to exam reversion on any topic students would like revised.
SLOs included
- Identify issues of property law.
- Describe the relevant principles and authorities of property law.
- Critically analyse the principles and authorities of property law.
- Construct and communicate legal arguments in both oral and written assessments.