Land Law

(Paperback, 11th edition)

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This popular textbook on Land Law provides a clear, straightforward and concise introduction to this rich and adaptable area of the law. It uses accessible language and stresses a full understanding of a few important cases rather than a superficial understanding of many. The 11th edition of this textbook has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent cases. Useful features that help guide the student include key concepts at the start of each chapter, self-test exercises, and diagrams illustrating how to apply the law, as well as suggestions for further reading. The extensive companion website contains a glossary, quizzes and suggested techniques on how to tackle questions and problems, available at macmillanihe.com/Davys-Land-Law-11e . This is an ideal companion for students studying land law as part of a law degree or on the GDL/CPE; it is perfect also for students taking the subject as part of a surveying or estate management course. New to this Edition: - Fully updated to take account of recent cases, including the Court of Appeal decision in NRAM Ltd v Evans, and Matchmove Ltd v Dowding,the Supreme Court decision inRegency Villas, and the Privy Council opinions in Marr v Collie and Smith v Molyneaux - A separate chapter on proprietary estoppel and extended reflection on the use of constructive trusts to save failed land contracts - Chapter 4 on registered title updated to include Law Com 237,Updating the Land Registration Act 2002 Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/land-law. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Land Law provides an up-to-date, stimulating and engaging account of the subject and deserves to be recognised as one of the leading student texts available. * Heather Conway, Queen's University, Belfast, UK *

Author Bio

Mark Davys is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Keele University. His main interest is land law, having previously practised in this area as a solicitor. Mark is well known for taking an innovative approach to his teaching and is the holder of two Keele University awards for excellence in teaching. He was also shortlisted for the OUP Law Teacher of the Year 2014 Prize.