Introduction to the Law of Real Property, An Historical Background of the Common Law of Real Property and Its Modern Application

by Sheldon F. Kurtz

This classic monograph presents a simple, concise and readable text of the history of the English common law scheme of estates in land, including future interests, and the scheme’s importation to the United States. The text specially treats the types of interests a person can hold in land today and the associated legal rules that affect those interests. The text is peppered with many review problems to assist the reader in learning the material in the monograph.

Genres: Law

317 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Michael]

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]

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

[Bobby Zache]

What law school won't teach you about the law of real property, in one concise history lesson.

[Anita]

This got me through Property.