Property I   [Archived Catalog]
2013-2014 School of Law Bulletin
   

LAWS 510 - Property I

Credits: 3

In this course, students are introduced to major concepts of personal and real property law, including the historical development of private property rights. The course will focus primarily upon the acquisition, characteristics, and transferability of property interests, as well as the relationship between privately held property interests in land and government regulation of that land for public purposes. Topics covered in the course will typically include personal property (gifts, bailments, lost & found), adverse possession, estates, future interests, landlord tenant, easements, covenants, purchase & sale, deeds, financing, and zoning.

Basis of Grade: Final examination

Form of Grade: Letter Grade