Overview

The new edition of Property Law: Cases and Commentary, by Mary Jane Mossman and William F. Flanagan, explores both traditional and contemporary issues in the law of property in Canada. It provides a conceptual framework for first-year law students, introducing fundamental critical perspectives. The new edition of this casebook includes updated and revised materials for all chapters, as well as new problems and questions.

TopContent Summary

• Concepts of Property in Law
• The Concept of Possession
• Fundamental Principles Governing Property Interests in Land
• Bailment, Licences, and Leases: Dividing Title and Possession
• Transferring Property Interests by Gifts and Sale: The Role of Equity
• Non-Possessory Interests in Land: Private Planning and the Use of Land
• Concurrent Interests and Family Property
• Current Challenges in Property Law: The Public Nature of Private Property