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How does public law impose standards related to property?
How does public law impose standards related to property?
What concept does common law primarily rely on regarding property rights?
What concept does common law primarily rely on regarding property rights?
Which of the following best describes nominal damages?
Which of the following best describes nominal damages?
What legal remedy is primarily available for protecting property rights under tort law?
What legal remedy is primarily available for protecting property rights under tort law?
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Under English law, what can a holder of a title to land do in cases of dispossession?
Under English law, what can a holder of a title to land do in cases of dispossession?
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Which of these is NOT a feature of tort law related to property?
Which of these is NOT a feature of tort law related to property?
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What does tort of negligence primarily address in relation to property?
What does tort of negligence primarily address in relation to property?
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What standard is typically imposed by private law on property owners?
What standard is typically imposed by private law on property owners?
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What is the minimum duration for possession of property to achieve ownership through prescription?
What is the minimum duration for possession of property to achieve ownership through prescription?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the 10-year prescription period?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the 10-year prescription period?
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If the current owner objects to a claim of ownership by prescription, what happens to the application?
If the current owner objects to a claim of ownership by prescription, what happens to the application?
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After being denied possession, how many additional years must a possessor occupy the property to reapply?
After being denied possession, how many additional years must a possessor occupy the property to reapply?
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Under the Land Registration Act 2002, what must be established for an individual to become the new owner through prescription?
Under the Land Registration Act 2002, what must be established for an individual to become the new owner through prescription?
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What does 'good faith' imply in the context of property ownership through prescription?
What does 'good faith' imply in the context of property ownership through prescription?
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Which condition must NOT be present for a squatter to claim ownership through prescription?
Which condition must NOT be present for a squatter to claim ownership through prescription?
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What happens if a squatter continues to occupy a property after an objection has been raised?
What happens if a squatter continues to occupy a property after an objection has been raised?
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What can lead to the legalisation of an infringement of neighbour law under certain conditions?
What can lead to the legalisation of an infringement of neighbour law under certain conditions?
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What can never lead to the acquisition of a right of servitude?
What can never lead to the acquisition of a right of servitude?
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Which of the following types of rights can be acquired by prescription in Germany?
Which of the following types of rights can be acquired by prescription in Germany?
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What must be true for the exercise of a servitude to be recognized legally?
What must be true for the exercise of a servitude to be recognized legally?
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How is ownership determined when improvements are made to a piece of property?
How is ownership determined when improvements are made to a piece of property?
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Which action could potentially lead to extinguishing a right of action related to neighbour law?
Which action could potentially lead to extinguishing a right of action related to neighbour law?
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In which system is the acquisition of servitude explicitly linked to the requirement of usage?
In which system is the acquisition of servitude explicitly linked to the requirement of usage?
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What is the consequence of creating a permanent structure on borrowed land?
What is the consequence of creating a permanent structure on borrowed land?
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What characterizes the consensual system of property transfer?
What characterizes the consensual system of property transfer?
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Which statement about gifts is accurate?
Which statement about gifts is accurate?
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What defines a causal transfer system?
What defines a causal transfer system?
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Which of the following represents an example of tradition ficta?
Which of the following represents an example of tradition ficta?
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What is true about abstract transfer systems?
What is true about abstract transfer systems?
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In what way does English law primarily protect property rights?
In what way does English law primarily protect property rights?
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How does direct possession generally transfer in tradition systems?
How does direct possession generally transfer in tradition systems?
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Which is a characteristic of causal consensual systems?
Which is a characteristic of causal consensual systems?
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What is one of the presupportions regarding possession in civil law systems?
What is one of the presupportions regarding possession in civil law systems?
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What needs to occur for ownership to pass in a causal tradition system?
What needs to occur for ownership to pass in a causal tradition system?
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What is the primary criterion for determining accession to land in the context of France?
What is the primary criterion for determining accession to land in the context of France?
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In England, what does 'tenant fixtures' refer to?
In England, what does 'tenant fixtures' refer to?
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What is a characteristic of accession in the context of German law?
What is a characteristic of accession in the context of German law?
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What is meant by 'commingling' in legal terms?
What is meant by 'commingling' in legal terms?
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In Dutch law, what is the significance of genuine commingling (confusio)?
In Dutch law, what is the significance of genuine commingling (confusio)?
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How does German law provide a solution for co-ownership in cases of asset mixing?
How does German law provide a solution for co-ownership in cases of asset mixing?
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Which of the following best describes how tenant fixtures in England can be treated?
Which of the following best describes how tenant fixtures in England can be treated?
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What is a significant characteristic of essential components in German law regarding accession?
What is a significant characteristic of essential components in German law regarding accession?
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What principle asserts that property rights can only be held and conveyed in a limited number of forms?
What principle asserts that property rights can only be held and conveyed in a limited number of forms?
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Which type of property right allows the holder to use and enjoy a property but not own it entirely?
Which type of property right allows the holder to use and enjoy a property but not own it entirely?
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In which system is the right of ownership consistent for both immovable and movable objects?
In which system is the right of ownership consistent for both immovable and movable objects?
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What does the principle of specificity require in relation to property rights?
What does the principle of specificity require in relation to property rights?
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Which principle dictates that older property rights take precedence over newer ones?
Which principle dictates that older property rights take precedence over newer ones?
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What does the nemo dat rule state regarding property rights?
What does the nemo dat rule state regarding property rights?
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Which type of secondary property rights includes a security interest in the property?
Which type of secondary property rights includes a security interest in the property?
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What aspect does the principle of publicity highlight concerning property rights?
What aspect does the principle of publicity highlight concerning property rights?
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What is the primary requirement for a claimant to prove ownership in French property law?
What is the primary requirement for a claimant to prove ownership in French property law?
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Under which condition can a third party purchaser keep an item that was sold by a person with no legal right to sell it?
Under which condition can a third party purchaser keep an item that was sold by a person with no legal right to sell it?
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What does the concept of co-ownership imply regarding ownership rights?
What does the concept of co-ownership imply regarding ownership rights?
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What is an essential aspect of rei vindication in German law?
What is an essential aspect of rei vindication in German law?
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What distinguishes the protection of third parties in civil law from that in common law?
What distinguishes the protection of third parties in civil law from that in common law?
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What is required for the transfer of movables to be considered valid when a gift is involved?
What is required for the transfer of movables to be considered valid when a gift is involved?
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In a causal transfer system, what determines the validity of the property transfer?
In a causal transfer system, what determines the validity of the property transfer?
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What defines an abstract transfer system as seen in German law?
What defines an abstract transfer system as seen in German law?
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What is necessary for a transfer of direct possession through tradition symbolica?
What is necessary for a transfer of direct possession through tradition symbolica?
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In the context of possessory protection, how does English law differ from civil law systems?
In the context of possessory protection, how does English law differ from civil law systems?
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Which of the following statements best describes tradition brevi manu?
Which of the following statements best describes tradition brevi manu?
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What happens if a transferee acquires property through a void contract?
What happens if a transferee acquires property through a void contract?
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What is the main reason behind the necessity of delivery in a traditional system?
What is the main reason behind the necessity of delivery in a traditional system?
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Under what circumstances can a legal transfer of ownership occur in abstract systems despite underlying issues?
Under what circumstances can a legal transfer of ownership occur in abstract systems despite underlying issues?
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What is the most extensive property right known in civil law systems?
What is the most extensive property right known in civil law systems?
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From which perspective can the rights of an owner be viewed?
From which perspective can the rights of an owner be viewed?
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What action must the rightful owner take to assert ownership?
What action must the rightful owner take to assert ownership?
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Which of the following describes possessory protection?
Which of the following describes possessory protection?
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How are the rights of ownership limited?
How are the rights of ownership limited?
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Which statement is correct regarding self-help in property rights?
Which statement is correct regarding self-help in property rights?
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Which concept directly relates to the owner's rights against third parties?
Which concept directly relates to the owner's rights against third parties?
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What does possessory action regulate?
What does possessory action regulate?
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What principle determines when ownership is recognized?
What principle determines when ownership is recognized?
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Which term best defines the most comprehensive right over an object?
Which term best defines the most comprehensive right over an object?
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What legal action can a titleholder take to regain possession of their land after being dispossessed?
What legal action can a titleholder take to regain possession of their land after being dispossessed?
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Which action constitutes trespass to land?
Which action constitutes trespass to land?
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In the case of nuisance, what type of interference does it address?
In the case of nuisance, what type of interference does it address?
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What is required for a claim of conversion to be established?
What is required for a claim of conversion to be established?
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Which scenario exemplifies trespass to goods?
Which scenario exemplifies trespass to goods?
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What can a titleholder claim for when a defendant enters land without consent?
What can a titleholder claim for when a defendant enters land without consent?
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What characterizes the direct physical interference related to trespass?
What characterizes the direct physical interference related to trespass?
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Which of the following is NOT a ground for initiating a claim of nuisance?
Which of the following is NOT a ground for initiating a claim of nuisance?
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Who holds the right to sue in a case of trespass to goods?
Who holds the right to sue in a case of trespass to goods?
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What type of damage does the tort of conversion address?
What type of damage does the tort of conversion address?
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Study Notes
The Rule of Accessority
- An unbreakable link exists between a property security right and the claim for which the right was created.
Transfer of Property Rights
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Consensual Systems
- Ownership is established upon agreement of the contract of sale, without delivery of possession being required. (e.g., English Law)
- Delivery is not necessary when the transfer is based on sale or a deed.
- A gift is a transfer of movables outside the scope of sale, necessitating delivery or a deed. Oral gifts are invalid.
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Tradition Systems
- Transfer of property rights requires a contract of sale and a special act to transfer the property right (e.g., the act of receiving the property).
Transfer of Possession
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Transfer of Direct Possession
- Traditio Vera: Handing over the object.
- Tradition Symbolica: Giving the transferee access to the thing.
- Keys are a common example of providing access and possession.
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No Transfer of Direct Possession
- Traditio Brevi Manu: Someone who initially possessed a lessee turns to possess as an owner.
- Constitutum Possessorium: Someone who initially possessed as an owner turns to possess as a lessee.
Abstract and Causal Transfer Systems
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Casual Transfer Systems
- The validity of a transfer depends on a valid underlying contract. A void contract prevents ownership transfer
- A transferee under a void contract cannot transfer ownership to a second party because the transferee is not the object's owner.
- Causal Consensual Systems: Transfer of ownership occurs through the contract itself, which must be valid to transfer ownership. (e.g., French Law)
- Causal Tradition Systems: Delivery is required for transfer, but the transfer's validity relies on a valid contract (e.g., Dutch Law)
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Abstract Transfer Systems
- The transfer can be valid even if the underlying transaction is flawed. (e.g., German Law)
- This system aims to minimize the consequences of defects.
- If the underlying contract is invalid, ownership still passes to the initial transferee, enabling them to transfer ownership to a third party.
Possession
Presumptions
- Possession of an object implies the existence of a property right, making the right public.
- Civil law systems view possession as serving important functions.
- Common law opinion states that possessory protection applies primarily to immovable objects.
Protection
- Property rights are protected comprehensively against interference by the state, with an obligation for the state to guarantee the existence and protection of private ownership.
- Possessory protection aims to prevent unlawful and violent behavior.
- In English Law, there is no concept of 'ownership', and the protection of property rights primarily involves the protection of possession.
Possession General
- France: Possession requires two factors: Public law (imposed by the state for specific services) and Private law (imposing a standard of reasonableness on the owner).
- Germany: Possession is understood broadly, with various types of possession depending on the circumstances.
- Common Law: There is no clear distinction between ownership and possession, with the protection of property rights addressed under the notion of possession protection.
Common Law
- Property torts: English law primarily focuses on the protection of property interests through tort law, offering various property-related torts.
- Tort of Negligence: Damage to property (land and movables), including instances where damage is caused by a breach of a duty of care.
- Primary remedy for protecting property rights: Damages, including nominal damages for the violation of the right itself.
- Right to Injunction: Also part of English tort law in relation to property.
Land
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Dispossession: Title holders of land with exclusive possession have the right to recover possession from individuals who accessed the land without consent.
- Registered Land: Individuals occupying land for ten years without permission who apply to be the owner must notify the current owner. If no objection is raised, the person in possession becomes the new owner. If there is an objection, the application is denied. However, if the squatter continues occupying for two additional years after being denied, they can reapply and become the owner, even with the registered owner's disagreement. This process is based on the Land Registration Act 2002.
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Unregistered Land: If someone occupies land with good intentions for at least 30 years and has had possession during this time, they can claim ownership.
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Special Requirements for Prescription:
- Good faith: Possession must be for one's benefit.
- Legal ground: A legal act that should have given ownership if the rightful owner had actually owned it.
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Special Requirements for Prescription:
Acquisition of Servitude by Prescription
- France: The violation of mandatory rules on neighbor law grants the victim the right to stop the infringement. Extinctive prescription can legalize the infringement after a period of time. However, the mere exercise of a servitude of way or the presence of windows or trees in a forbidden zone cannot lead to acquiring a servitude right. Many infringements of neighbor law are resolved through extinctive prescription of the right of action to stop the infringement.
- Germany: Only easements and profits a prendre can be acquired by prescription. They require usage as a right (usage without force, without concealment, and without permission).
- England: No specific information provided in the text.
Accession of Movables to Land
- France: Accession to land, the tradition interpretation of incorporation criteria involves the attachment of a thing to immovable property in a way that cannot be removed without causing damage. This applies even if removal would not cause damage.
- Germany: Essential components/attachments that become an integral part of another thing through accession are known as essential components.
- England: "Tenant fixtures" denote additions attached to land or buildings by a tenant that the tenant can remove during or at the end of the lease. These fixtures may become part of the land due to accession, but still, remain removable.
Commingling
- Dutch Law: Genuine commingling ("confusio") occurs when the oil in the tank or grain in the silo is seen as one thing. The different owners of the mixed quantities become co-owners.
- German Law: Co-ownership is possible only if there is a specific bulk in which the goods of different owners have been mixed.
Property Rights
- Effects Egra Omnes: A property right that affects everyone.
- Droite de suite: "Right to follow" the right follows the object, no matter who owns it.
- Primary Property Rights: Include ownership, possession, transfer, use and enjoyment, and taking fruits of the property.
- Secondary Property Rights: Include rights to use (usufruct, servitude, use, habitation) and security rights (pledge, hypothec).
Unitary vs. Fragmented Systems
- Unitary System: The right to ownership is the same regardless of whether the object is movable or immovable (civil law).
- Fragmented System: There are two different legal systems for property: one for land and one for not land (common law).
Principles of Property Law
- Principle of Numerus Clauses: Only a limited number of types of property rights can be established.
- Principle of Specificity: It must be clear which specific good or land the property right relates to.
- Principle of Publicity: Everyone should be able to know who holds which property rights.
- Nemo Dat Rule: No one can transfer a property right they don't own.
- Prior Tempore Rule: Older property rights are superior to newer ones.
- Specific Protection: Property rights have special legal protection.
- Rule of Accessority: There is an unbreakable link between a property security right and the claim for which it was created.
Transfer of Property Rights
- Consensual System: Ownership transfers when the contract of sale is agreed upon, regardless of actual delivery (English law).
- Tradition System: Ownership transfers when the object is actually delivered, in addition to a contract of sale.
Transfer of Possession
- Direct Possession: Includes the handover of the object (traditio vera) or giving the transferee access to the object (tradition symbolica).
- No Transfer of Direct Possession: Includes someone who was initially a lessee becoming an owner (tradition brevi manu) and someone who was initially an owner becoming a lessee (constitutum pssessorium).
Abstract and Causal Systems for Transfer of Ownership
- Casual Transfer Systems: The transfer's validity depends on a valid underlying contract (causa traditionis).
- Causal Consensual Systems: Ownership transfer through contract requires the contract to be valid (French law).
- Causal Tradition Systems: Requires delivery for transfer, but also a valid contract (Dutch law).
- Abstract Transfer Systems: Transfer can be valid even if the underlying contract is flawed (German law).
Possession
- Presumptions: Possessing an object is usually assumed to indicate a property right. Civil law systems emphasize the importance of possession.
- Protection: Property rights are protected from interference by the state and the state is obligated to guarantee their existence. Possession protection prevents unlawful and violent behavior.
Ownership
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Civil Law:
- Ownership is the most extensive right in civil law systems.
- It covers a person's comprehensive rights over an object.
- Limits on ownership include the rights of others and limitations on usage.
- Rights are considered in relation to the object and in relation to third parties.
- In case of dispossession, the rightful owner can retake the land themselves or obtain a court order for restitution.
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Common Law:
- Trespass and nuisance are used to protect property rights.
- Trespass concerns direct interference with the object, while nuisance addresses indirect interference.
- Trespass requires direct physical interference while conversion concerns possession obtained fraudulently.
Ownership Protection
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France:
- Registration in the land register has no legal effect on proving ownership.
- The claimant needs to prove a stronger claim to the object than the defendant.
- The owner can claim damages for harm to the object based on general tort law.
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Germany:
- The owner has the right to demand the return of the object from anyone possessing it without right.
- The possessor must prove their right to possession.
Protection of Third Parties
- Protection of Third Parties who Acquire Non Domino: Buyers who purchase goods from someone who couldn't legally sell them might be able to keep the item.
- Conditions for Protection: Civil law requires good faith, while common law requires the buyer to be genuine and to have paid for the item without knowledge of legal issues.
Co-ownership
- Each share in co-ownership gives its owner full ownership rights.
- All co-owners share the right to use and enjoy the property.
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This quiz explores the concepts of accessory rights and the transfer of property rights under different legal systems. It delves into consensual and tradition systems, discussing the importance of delivery and possession in property transactions. Test your understanding of these key principles in property law.