LexisNexis Case Summaries: Real Property Law

LexisNexis Case Summaries: Real Property Law provides concise summaries of the key cases in real property law. The design of this popular book highlights catchwords, the facts, issue and decision in each case so that the principles can be readily understood and memorised. This structure reflects modern case analysis.

The cases have been selected to align with current teaching in real property law in all Australian jurisdictions. Examples of the many important recent decisions summarised in the text include:

Black v Garnock (2007) 230 CLR 438; 237 ALR 1

Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1; 107 ALR 1

Progressive Mailing House Pty Ltd v Tabali Pty Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 17; 57 ALR 609

Shevill v Builders Licensing Board (1982) 149 CLR 620; 42 ALR 305

Dyco Hotels Pty Ltd v Laundy Hotels (Quarry) Pty Ltd (2023) 276 CLR 500; 407 ALR 613

La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council v Quarry Street Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 32

Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher (1988) 164 CLR 387; 76 ALR 513

Commonwealth v Yunupingu (2025) 421 ALR 604

Pafburn Pty Ltd v Owners - Strata Plan No 84674 (2024) 421 ALR 133

An excellent study and revision resource for students, this book is a great quick reference for anyone wanting to understand the case law in this area.

Features

Structure of the case summaries, catch words, facts, issue and decision, reflects modern case analysis

Concise summaries assist readers to understand the principles of each case

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