Introduction to the Law of Real Property: An Historical Background of the Common Law of Real Property and Its Modern Application » (4th Edition)

This law school casebook presents a simple, concise text, providing information in outline form. An excellent introduction with many references to the historical development of this area of law. Chapters include background, freehold estates, non-freehold estates, seisin and its significance, common law type of future interests, the rule in Shelley's case and the doctrine of worthier title, common law methods of conveyancing, uses and the statute of uses, the effect of the statute of uses, and concurrent ownership.