Megarry & Wade: The Law of Real Property, 10th Edition by Janet Bignell KC | 2024*

Megarry & Wade: The Law of Real Property, 10th Edition by Janet Bignell KC | 2024*

Megarry & Wade offers an authoritative and comprehensive treatment of contemporary English real property law, complemented by extensive discussion of its historical development. First published in 1957, it is a leading title in Sweet & Maxwell’s property law collection and has long been regarded as an important reference work for practitioners and academics.

The book provides a systematic examination of the principles, doctrines, and conventions underlying real property law. It covers the subject comprehensively, explaining the law as it currently stands while placing key developments within their historical and practical context. The clearly organised chapters are designed for ease of reference, taking readers from fundamental concepts and substantive areas of law to more complex questions, including competing interests and issues of priority.

It covers the full scope of English real property law, together with related areas such as conveyancing, leases, wills and intestacy. The work examines the rights and liabilities of landowners, explains statutory and technical requirements, and provides detailed analysis of relevant legislation and case law. Extensive case references demonstrate how legal principles operate in practice and assist readers in applying the law to particular circumstances.

The book also addresses complex issues concerning competing interests in land, identifying potential conflicts and explaining the legal mechanisms available to resolve them. It incorporates significant developments in legislation and case law affecting property law in England and Wales, while maintaining a strong emphasis on fundamental principles and concepts.

Beyond its comprehensive treatment of mainstream land law, Megarry & Wade explores areas that receive less extensive coverage in other works, including wills, perpetuities, settlements, and rent charges. Its detailed historical material provides valuable insight into the development of land law and preserves sources that may otherwise be difficult to locate.

With its breadth, detailed analysis, extensive case referencing, and historical perspective, Megarry & Wade serves as a key reference point for understanding English real property law. Its authoritative treatment has made it a frequently cited work in the courts and a resource relied upon by parliamentary draftsmen.

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