NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF LAW
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION

LAW 422: LAND LAW 11

Time allowed: 3 Hours                                        

Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks

1. The Land Use Act has revolutionized the concept of land tenure system in Nigeria. Discuss.
2. The Certificate of Occupancy is the valid proof of ownership of land in Nigeria and its transfer is subject to the Governor’s consent. Analyze.
3. The control and management of Natural Resources in Nigeria is vested exclusively in the Federal Government of Nigeria. Critically examine this statement.
4. The Water Resources of a country is a very important part of its resources. Accordingly, the power to manage and control of such a resource must be properly delineated by Law. Discuss this statement in view of Nigeria’s water resources.
5. The interest in land known as fee simple in possession is the largest estate in English law. Discuss.   
6. It is now well settled that for a leasehold interest in land to exist, the interest  must be for a term of years, the tenant must enjoy exclusive possession and the interest must be for a definite period. Discuss.
7. The doctrine of once a mortgage always a mortgage is a fundamental principle of the law of Mortgages and is meant to secure the interests of the mortgagor. Critically evaluate this statement.  
8. What are the methods of creating mortgages and evaluate the difference between legal mortgages and equitable mortgages. 
9. There are considerable differences between Profit a prendre and easement. Discuss.