Modern Land Law 9th Edition

DIXON CONTINUES TO DISPEL FEARS WHEN STUDYING THE DAUNTING PROSPECT OF ENGLISH LAND LAWAn appreciation by Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green ChambersWe welcome the ninth edition of Martin Dixon’s “Modern Land Law” which has been thoroughly revised taking account of recent developments in the light of the Law Commission’s recommendations on easements and covenants amongst other things!English land law continues to present learners with a bit of a dilemma because they will come into contact with substantial statute law and case law mixed with some complicated general rules about real property. It does cause problems for lecturers as well with the detail itself which needs to be assimilated including all recent decisions and continuing proposals for reform.Dixon is back to the rescue again with this excellent new eighth edition on the modern law. Many students will be well aware of his contribution to this important and difficult area from his other works which are well-known within the small circle of student lawyers and practitioners over the years.It is right to remind readers that English land law is often badly explained and badly taught so it’s refreshing to find a book which is user-friendly and dispels fears. As Dixon reminds us, land law is steeped in history reliant upon centuries old legal tradition. And it’s a bit of a jigsaw from which a coherent pattern emerges- you will know the subject better when the realization of the pattern becomes obvious to you!At the end of each main chapter there’s a summary and then a link to the important companion website where there are the dreaded (for some)Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in a test bank for lecturers and an excellent List of Abbreviations to assist the general understanding of issues raised in each chapter.Whilst the index is not over-detailed the contents at the front give a good lead to what the learner may be looking for and the book is especially useful for the distance learner working alone.The skillful writing adopted by Dixon throughout does assist a much better understanding of some of the many complexities of this subject and its rules which are always considered one of the most difficult topics for the undergraduate.One tip we would offer which does help with the study of this subject is to know your case law in detail from the well-balanced table of cases.Routledge are to be congratulated on the production of both the new edition and the companion website which goes a long way down the road of understanding the more complex principles of the law of real property… but do look at the cases for they offer a bit of light relief and the human perspective from the dreaded statutes which can be a bit boring.

It is written in a very understandable manner. Good for property law. Recommend it.

Good textbook, but hasn't been that much use due to lecturer providing enough material

Easy read, good information and a good supplement text book!

Excellent textbook - format is clear, language is easily understood and the author has endeavoured to make the whole topic very approachable to new eyes.

I was hoping for something else! Shame!