Land Law in the Legal System Flashcards
Chapter 1 of land law textbook "Principles of Land Law in New Zealand" by Campbell et al.
1
Q
What is land law about?
A
The rules and principles relating to real property.
2
Q
What is property?
A
Property is the wealth of a person.
3
Q
What is another term for property, especially property that is inheritable?
A
Hereditament.
4
Q
What does the numerus clausus principle do?
A
There is a closed number of estates and interests recognised in land law.
5
Q
Which NZ statute applied the laws of England to NZ?
A
English Laws Act 1858.
