LAWS 1015 & 1025 ‑ Property in its Historical Context

LAWS 1015 & 1025
CREDIT HOURS: 6 (3 per term)

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is two-fold: first, to provide a basic understanding of property concepts and principles in both real and personal property; second, to provide a sense of the historical development of the law of property. This course introduces the student to the concept of property, its evolution, types and fundamental principles. It illustrates ideas such as possession and ownership by reference to the law of finders and bailment and to various transactions in which land or goods are the common denominators. It also introduces the doctrine of aboriginal title and explores the principles of real property, including tenure, estates, future interests, matrimonial property, private and public controls on land use, and the registry system.

Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Assessment Method: Students taking this course must register in and complete LAWS 1015 & LAWS 1025 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively. Written examination (with option to count as 30% of the final mark), and a final examination
Restrictions: This course is restricted to JD students or JD Combined Degree students.