![]() ![]() For example, on one view, the ‘title’ acquired by a possessor, C, is fragile-it will generally disappear if and when C ceases to be in possession. This debate has important practical and theoretical ramifications. Yet, there are competing conceptions of the nature of the ‘title’ acquired through possession. ![]() These features are generally regarded as foundational, and many see them as hallmarks of common law systems. The book focuses on two basic features of English property law: possession is a source of ‘title’ and ‘titles’ are relative. In this post, I outline the book’s subject matter and then reflect on some of the issues raised at the launch. Before an audience of more than 90, three commentators each discussed the book’s arguments in relation to a specific context: Professor Birke Häcker (Oxford) considered personal property Professor Henry Smith (Harvard) discussed property theory and Upper Tribunal Judge Elizabeth Cooke (Visiting Professor, Oxford) spoke about land law. On 22 March 2021, the Oxford Law Faculty held a virtual event to mark the publication of my book, Possession, Relative Title, and Ownership in English Law (OUP 2021). ![]()
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