| Unit name | Law of Property I |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAWD10015 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Cowan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit introduces students to basic substantive principles of English property law. Topics covered include definitions of property, ownership and possession; an introduction to equity and trusts; remedies; original acquisition: finding chattels and adverse possession; formalities: contract and conveyance for land and chattels; declarations of trust; assignment of equitable interests; imperfect gifts and informal acquisition including proprietory estoppel, resulting and constructive trusts.
