Nigerian Law School - Property Law Practice DOCX

Title	Nigerian Law School - Property Law Practice
Author	Michael Izuchukwu Ezeh
Pages	328
File Size	629 KB
File Type	DOCX
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Property Law Practice Week 1 General Overview & Legal Framework Property Law Practice covers Land transactions and documents, Wills and Administration of Estates, Billings and Recovery of Professional Charges and Property Law Taxation. In the course, the term property refers to: 1. Immovable or Real Property. 2. Personal or Movable Property. Section 2(1). Conveyancing Act, 1881. Conveyancing refers to the creation and transfer of interests or rights in Land. Section 2(v). Conveyancing Act, Section 2(1). Property and Conveyancing Law. In the course of property transactions, a Lawyer is expected to advise on legal requirements, prepare legal documents and instruments of transfer, document and perfect title, and uphold his professional responsibility to his client in conducting transactions. Section 5 & 22(1)(d). Legal Practitioners Act, Various Transactions Affecting Land in Nigeria There exist several transactions affecting Land in Nigeria. These include: 1. Pledge 2. Mortgage 3. Lease 4. Gift of Land 5. Donation of Power of Attorney 6. Sale of Land 7. Assignment 8. Wills and Assent 9. License These transactions are characterised by several documents which serve as the medium through which interest in property is transferred. These include Deeds of...