Deck 1: An Introduction to Modern Land Law

Question 1

the Land Charges Act 1972 is concerned with registered land.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In National Provincial Bank v. Ainsworth

Answer 2

No Answer.

Question 3

Is a 'mere equity' arising through estoppel capable of binding a purchaser, and which section of the LRA 2002 confirms this status?

Answer 3

No Answer.

Question 4

What formalities are required to create a trust interest and where can this rule be found?

Question 5

Which section of the Land Registration Act 2002 contains the provision relating to e-conveyancing. Is this provision in force?

Question 6

What is the principle of the numerus clausus?

Question 7

What is the nature of the airport's right in Manchester Airport v. Dutton?

Question 8

What is the nature of the Mayor's rights in Parliament Square Gardens in Mayor of London v. Hall?

Question 9

Give some pros and cons of e-conveyancing. For help consider E. Cooke,

Question 10

Explain the difference between registration of title and registration of land. Which system does the LRA 2002 adopt?

Question 11

What are the three main principles of a Torrens system of registration?

Question 12

Can interests under a trust of land be registered under the LRA 2002? Where can this rule be found?

Question 13

Define the term conveyance by reference to the statutory provisions.

Question 14

Does transfer pursuant to a will constitute a conveyance? Is it a disposition?

Question 15

What is the difference between a fixture and a fitting?

Question 16

What is meant by the statement that A holds on trust for B?

Question 17

Prior to 1 January 1926 equitable rights would bind all subsequent owners of land except the ___, otherwise known as 'equity's darling'.

Question 18

What were the main property law statutes of 1925?

Question 19

What are the requirements of s2 Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989?

Question 20

in order to be a fixture, an item must be physically attached to the land. Give an example.

Question 21

Which of the following is not a property interest?

A) A right to occupy a house but not to keep all others out
B) Right to take fish from a river
C) Right to cross a neighbour's field to reach a road
D) A lease

Question 22

Which of the following do not fall under the definition of 'land' in the Law of Property Act 1925?

A) Buildings
B) Right of way
C) Caravans
D) Right to take fish from a river

Question 23

Which of the following property rights can be legal even if it is not created by deed?

A) Charge by way of legal mortgage
B) Expressly granted easement
C) Lease for more than three years
D) Lease for less than three years

Question 24

What is required of a document in order for it to be a deed, and where can this rule be found?

Question 25

What is meant by the term 'in rem'?

Question 26

In National Provincial Bank v. Ainsworth ....

Question 27

On what date did the Land Registration Act 2002 come into force?

Question 28

What rights does section 1 Law of Property Act 1925 define as being capable of being legal (as opposed to equitable) rights?

Question 29

What is the consequence of failing to register the creation or transfer of a particular right if registration is required and where can this rule be found?

Question 30

What rights does section 1 Law of Property Act 1925 define as being capable of being legal (as opposed to equitable) rights?

Question 31

What are the requirements of s2 Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989?

Question 32

On what date did the Land Registration Act 2002 come into force?

Question 33

Which section of the Law of Property Act 1925 defines land?

Question 34

What rights does section 1 Law of Property Act 1925 define as being capable of being legal (as opposed to equitable) rights?

Question 35

What is required of a document in order for it to be a deed, and where can this rule be found?

Question 36

What is the consequence of failing to register the creation or transfer of a particular right if registration is required and where can this rule be found?

Question 37

___ bind transferees of land without the need for registration (language taken from the LRA 2002 - more commonly known as 'overriding interests')