KDEC 7075 - Property law: principles and practices

Property law governs rights relating to assets and the enforcement of those rights against third parties. As such, it plays a fundamental role in society and permeates all fields of legal practice.

This course explores the definition of major property law concepts through a comparative civil and common law lens, then provides students with an overview of several legal fields and transactions involving property law questions and principles. The course also examines contemporary and emerging research topics in property law.

This course aims to equip students with the fundamental concepts of property law, enabling them to:

(i) Identify situations where property law applies

(ii) Recognise competing property rights scenarios

(iii) Apply basic analytical approaches to resolve property disputes

12 2-hour sessions and one final exam.

Class Participation 10% Active engagement throughout the term

Case Study or Commentary 30% Students must submit at least one during the term (among 3 to 4 to be suggested); highest grade counts

Final exam 60% TBD – The final exam (2 hours) will test student’s knowledge on concepts discussed in class

Students will be expected to prepare each session through mandatory readings (c. 10 to 50 pages) and preparation of case study or comments (at least one must be submitted for grading during term).