FMT303: The Purpose of the Torrens System is to Provide Certainty of Title to Land: Property Law Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1

“The purpose of the Torrens system is to provide certainty of title to land”- named after its inventor, Sir Robert Torrens, who was instrumental in the implementation of this unique and efficient system of dealing with land.

1. Examine the problems arising from the common law system of conveyancing imported from England now governed by the Registration of Deeds Act.
2. Discuss if such problems had been resolved by adopting the Torrens system (governed by the Land Titles Act modified to suit the local circumstances).