Moynihan's Introduction to Real Property ANNOTATION
This law school casebook presents a simple, concise text, providing information in outline form. An excellent introduction with many references to the historical development of this area of law. Chapters include background, freehold estates, nonfreehold estates, seisin and its significance, common law type of future interests, the rule in Shelley’s case and the doctrine of worthier title, common law methods of conveyancing, uses and the statute of uses, the effect of the statute of uses, and concurrent ownership.
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This law school casebook presents a simple, concise text, providing information in outline form. An excellent introduction with many references to the historical development of this area of law. Chapters include background, freehold estates, nonfreehold estates, seisin and its significance, common law type of future interests, the rule in Shelley's case and the doctrine of worthier title, common law methods of conveyancing, uses and the statute of uses, the effect of the statute of uses, and concurrent ownership.
SYNOPSIS
The latest descendent of Moynihan's Introduction to the Law of Real Property textbook, which has been in use for some 60 years, includes newer Restatements, the Uniform Probate Code, the Uniform Trust Code, and a more detailed treatment of the Rule Against Perpetuities. It sets out the general outlines of the US land system, which has changed little since independence. West Publishing cites previous copyrights in 1982 and 1988. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
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