Moynihan's Introduction to the Law of Real Property: An Historical Background of the Common Law of Real Property and Its Modern Applications

by Cornelius J. Moynihan

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.

Genres: Law

314 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful chapters on historical background, common law methods of conveyancing and concurrent ownership. Not much fun to read, but I have planted a seed with someone who has no knowledge or interest in the law of real property, and she can remember the Rule in Shelly's Case and the Doctrine of Worthier Title, so Judge Moynihan's (may he rest in peace) effort in writing this book has had a lasting effect, somehow.

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

I learned about property and what will be on my final. Yay. It is very cry. Caceat emptpr and quia empatores!

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This got me through Property.