Principles of Conveyancing: Designed for the Use of Students, With an Introduction on the Study of That Branch of Law (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Watkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265886007 ISBN 13: 9780265886007

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of property law with a clear, methodical guide to conveyancing.

This classic 1800 work, designed for students, offers a practical introduction to estates, tenancies, and the rules that govern transferring land and other property. Written to build a solid foundation, it emphasizes general principles and structured study over isolated anecdotes.

The book breaks down complex topics into a general outline you can remember. It covers types of estates, future interests, limitations, reversions, and the rights of infants and married couples. It also explains how different conveyances work, from fines and recoveries to grants and leases, with attention to the logic behind each rule. The approach helps readers see how parts fit into the whole of property law.

• Learn the core concepts of real property, including freeholds, life estates, contingent and vested remainders, and reversions.
• Understand how various conveyancing methods fit together in a coherent system.
• See practical distinctions between different forms of estates and future interests.
• Discover a methodical approach to studying law that supports retention and application.

Ideal for students beginning the study of conveyancing, as well as readers seeking a clear historical overview of foundational rules in property law.

About this title

About the Author

Charles Watkins is with the School of Geography, University of Nottingham.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265886007
• ISBN 13: 9780265886007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 359