Personal Property Law by Tan Yock Lin*

Personal Property Law by Tan Yock Lin* Author Tan Yock Lin Publication Date 2014 ISBN 9789810768010 Format Softcover, 1488 pp Publisher Academy Publishing This book provides a systematic examination of common law principles, including those applied in Singapore, alongside the theories and doctrines underlying personal property law. For students, these discussions offer a foundation for understanding the subject’s intellectual framework and the broader influences that shape its varied and sometimes conflicting concepts. While practitioners may focus on specific rules to achieve practical outcomes, resolving complex disputes often requires understanding those rules within their wider theoretical context. The book’s analysis helps readers uncover the purpose and substance behind legal rules, identify flaws in perspective and reasoning, and distinguish fundamental principles from secondary details. Key Highlights on Personal Property Law by Tan Yock Lin: • Comprehensive analysis of personal property law. • Detailed coverage of tangible assets, such as chattels, and intangible assets, including corporate shares and intellectual property. Table of Contents of Personal Property Law by Tan Yock Lin Chapter 1 Introductory General Principles Chapter 2 Property Rights Defined Chapter 3 Possession and Possessory Titles Chapter 4 Voluntary Change of Possession Chapter 5 Bailment Chapter 6 Documents of Title Chapter 7 Property in Money Chapter 8 Bill of Exchange as Document of Payment Chapter 9 Property Torts Chapter 10 Acquisition of Ownership by Consent Chapter 11 Sale of Goods Chapter 12 Transfer of Title in Sale by Non-owner Chapter 13 Retention of Title Chapter 14 Other Commercial Transfers of Property in Goods Chapter 15 Title of Ownership by Original Acquisition Chapter 16 “Dismemberment” of Ownership Chapter 17 Intangible Property Chapter 18 Choses in Action Generally Chapter 19 Securities Chapter 20 Intellectual Property Chapter 21 Personal Property Security Interests Chapter 22 Possessory Security Interests Chapter 23 Non-possessory Security Interests Chapter 24 Rights and Duties in Relation to Security Interests About The Author: Tan Yock Lin is a law professor who was appointed a full professor at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, in 2001. He has taught evidence, private international law, and equity and trusts. His publications include The Law of Advocates and Solicitors in Singapore and West Malaysia (Butterworths Asia, 2nd Edition, 1998) and Conflicts Issues in Family and Succession Law (Butterworths Asia, 1993). He is also the principal author of the volumes on equity and trusts, and evidence in Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore. Find more books like Personal Property Law by Tan Yock Lin: Singapore Titles