A Guide to Acquiring Title by Adverse Possession
Adverse possession is a complex area of the law that poses dynamic and interesting questions for property lawyers and estate agents. Examine measuring time, the nature of the presence on the land, and scrutinise difficult and unusual cases in the area. This in-depth session will shed light on the grey areas of land ownership so you’re fully prepared when these issues arise in your practice. WEB219W02
Description
Attend and earn 2 CPD points in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Adverse Possession: Not Just a Neighbourly Problem
- The test and principles
- Adverse possession and Torrens Land
- Measuring time
- Nature of presence on the land: uninterrupted, open, exclusive and without consent
- State of mind: Animus Possidendi
- Alternative claims
- Difficult and unusual cases
Presented by Katja J Levy, Principal, Rossello Chambers and Richard Douglas, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Presenters
Katja Levy
Katja Levy provides specialist and expert advice in relation to all commercial, corporate and operational matters, with a focus on restructuring and insolvency, and major and complex or difficult projects. She also has expertise in dispute resolution in banking, construction, property, regulatory, cyber security, and information technology and services. Katja has a detailed understanding of best practices in governance and risk management as well as the current issues facing corporations and the role and responsibilities of company directors. With recent experience as an independent barrister, Katja's practice includes a broad range of work, including as counsel in complex trials and appeals.
Richard Douglas
Richard Douglas has been a Barrister at Francis Burt Chambers since 2006. He has been admitted as an attorney in the state of New York since 2000. Richard has been involved in significant litigation including: The Bell group; Sons of Gwalia; Burrup Fertilisers; Storm Financial; Fire Power, Anaconda; Rothwells; and the Insurance coverage dispute regarding the world trade centre in Manhattan following the events of 9/11. Richard continues to act in relation to complex, difficult and urgent matters in courts across Australia.