Dr Marda Horn
Position
Senior Lecturer
Department
Private Law
Address
Equitas 205
Private Law
IB 79
UFS
Telephone
0514019561
Office
205
Information

Short CV

 

Dr Marda Horn

Senior Lecturer, Department of Private Law

Research areas of specialisation/expertise

My area of specialisation is in property law with a specific interest in fragmented property schemes such as sectional titles and homeowner’s associations.

Undergraduate modules

  • Law of Property (LPRO 3723) Third year core module
  • Sectional titles (LSCT 4810) Fourth year elective module
  • Research report Fourth year core module

Post Graduate modules

  • Advanced Property Law (LPPL 7900) Master’s module
  • Post graduate supervision of Master`s and doctoral students

 

Publications

Books

 

  1. Pienaar GJ and Horn JG. Sectional titles and other fragmented property schemes 2nd Edition. (Juta and Company Ltd, Claremont, 2013, ISBN 9781485134886.)

  2. Horn JG, Knobel IM and Wiese M Introduction to the Law of Property 8th edition (Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, Claremont, 2021, ISBN 9781485137849) (697 pages)

  3. Horn JG, Knobel IM and Wiese M Law of Property Casebook for Students 9th edition (Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, Claremont, 2021, ISBN 978 1 48513 839 6 ISBN: 978 1 48513 863 1. (465 pages

 

Peer-reviewed journal articles

  1. Pienaar GJ and Horn JG. Homeowners’ associations as urban property management entities. Stell LR. IBSS-accredited Journal. 2022(3) 438-459. ISSN 1996-2193.
  2. Horn JG and Pienaar GJ. Exclusive use rights in terms of sectional title legislation, Stell LR.IBSS-accredited Journal. Vol 31 1 2020:91 – 109 ISSN 1016 4359. 
  3. Horn JG and Van Niekerk L. The patchwork text as an assessment tool for postgraduate legal education in South Africa. Obiter Vol 41 2. ISSN-accredited Journal 2020:292-308 ISSN 1682 5853.
  4. Pienaar GJ and Horn JG. The development, nature and enforcement of third generation sectional title rules. THRHR 2020 83. ISSN-accredited Journal 2020: 299-317.
  5. Horn JG and Janse van Rensburg T. Practical implications of the recognition of customary marriages. JJS. IBSS-accredited Journal. 2002: 54-69
  6. Horn JG and Janse van Rensburg T. Non-recognition? Lobolo as requirement for a valid customary marriage. JJS. IBSS-accredited Journal. 2002: 170-179.

 

Published conference proceedings

 

1.    Horn JG. “The development of the distinction between real and personal rights in South African case law: A critical perspective.” Published in Property Law Perspectives III, by Intersentia Publishers (Antwerp-Cambridge) January 2015 pp 99-114

 

PAPERS DELIVERED:

 International conferences

1.    Horn JG “Real rights and personal rights as property” Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference, Macgee Campus, University of Ulster in Derry/Londonderry Northern Ireland United Kingdom, 4-6 April 2023.

2.    Horn JG and Van Niekerk L “Alternative assessment instruments for undergraduate students in legal education in Southern Africa” 7th International Mercantile Law Conference, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2-4 November 2022.

3.    Horn JG and Van Niekerk L “The patchwork text as an assessment instrument for post graduate legal education”. 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, 11-13 March 2019

4.    Horn JG “The development of the distinction between real and personal rights in South African case law: A critical perspective". Young Property Lawyer’s Forum, University of Leuven, Belgium, 25-27 November 2013

5.    Horn JG “From policy to practice: Getting everyone on board”. Higher Education as a Social Space (HESS), Rhodes University, Graham’s Town, South Africa, November/December 2008

6.     Horn JG “Teaching the assessor: A workable model for quality enhancement in the teaching of law- a South African perspective.” 43rd Annual Conference of the Association of Law Teachers at St Anne’s College, Oxford, U.K. March 2008

 

7.    Horn JG “The Patchwork Text: Could it be a viable assessment instrument in a legal curriculum?” XVI ISA World Congress of Sociology, University of Kwa-Zulu –Natal, Durban, South Africa, July 2006

 

National conferences

 

1.    Horn JG “Rules and rule-based exclusive use rights in terms of sectional title legislation”. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, University of Pretoria, November 2018

2.    Horn JG “A critical discussion of the developer’s right of extension in terms of section 25 of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986.”Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, North-West University, November 2015

3.    Horn JG “The developer’s right of extension in terms of Section 25 of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 with reference to the case of Body Corporate of Savannah Park v Brainwave Projects 1147 CC and Others (2012 2 SA 276 SCA)”. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, October 2014

 

4.    Horn JG “Municipal service delivery in crisis: Can the remedies of the private law come to the rescue?” South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, University of Stellenbosch, October 2009

 

5.    Horn JG “Time: Friend or Foe?” The role of the private law in promoting social justice, Fourth Annual Law Conference, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, August 2009

 

6.    Horn JG “Fractional ownership: Are the public being misled?” Fifth Annual Law Conference Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, August 2008

 

7.    Horn JG “New Assessment Strategies for Property Law”. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, 2006

 

8.    Horn JG and Baloro J “Legitimising the old order regime of mineral rights: Meeting the demands of BBEE.” South African Property Law Teacher’s Colloquium, University of the Free State, 2004

 

9.    Horn JG “The new LL.B: the answer to all our problems?”, SA Law Teachers’ Conference, University of the Free State, January 2004

 

10.  Horn JG “Wet op Huurbehuising 50 van 1999”, South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium at PU for CHE - now North-West University, 2001

 

11.  Horn JG “Legalized polygamy: The solution or only more problems?”, Women and the law at RAU – now University of Johannesburg, June 1999

 

Publications (Short List)

Books

 

  1. Pienaar GJ and Horn JG. Sectional titles and other fragmented property schemes 2nd Edition. (Juta and Company Ltd, Claremont, 2013, ISBN 9781485134886.)

  2. Horn JG, Knobel IM and Wiese M Introduction to the Law of Property 8th edition (Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, Claremont, 2021, ISBN 9781485137849) (697 pages)

  3. Horn JG, Knobel IM and Wiese M Law of Property Casebook for Students 9th edition (Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, Claremont, 2021, ISBN 978 1 48513 839 6 ISBN: 978 1 48513 863 1. (465 pages

 

Peer-reviewed journal articles

  1. Pienaar GJ and Horn JG. Homeowners’ associations as urban property management entities. Stell LR. IBSS-accredited Journal. 2022(3) 438-459. ISSN 1996-2193.
  2. Horn JG and Pienaar GJ. Exclusive use rights in terms of sectional title legislation, Stell LR.IBSS-accredited Journal. Vol 31 1 2020:91 – 109 ISSN 1016 4359. 
  3. Horn JG and Van Niekerk L. The patchwork text as an assessment tool for postgraduate legal education in South Africa. Obiter Vol 41 2. ISSN-accredited Journal 2020:292-308 ISSN 1682 5853.
  4. Pienaar GJ and Horn JG. The development, nature and enforcement of third generation sectional title rules. THRHR 2020 83. ISSN-accredited Journal 2020: 299-317.
  5. Horn JG and Janse van Rensburg T. Practical implications of the recognition of customary marriages. JJS. IBSS-accredited Journal. 2002: 54-69
  6. Horn JG and Janse van Rensburg T. Non-recognition? Lobolo as requirement for a valid customary marriage. JJS. IBSS-accredited Journal. 2002: 170-179.

 

Published conference proceedings

 

1.    Horn JG. “The development of the distinction between real and personal rights in South African case law: A critical perspective.” Published in Property Law Perspectives III, by Intersentia Publishers (Antwerp-Cambridge) January 2015 pp 99-114

 

PAPERS DELIVERED:

 International conferences

1.    Horn JG “Real rights and personal rights as property” Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference, Macgee Campus, University of Ulster in Derry/Londonderry Northern Ireland United Kingdom, 4-6 April 2023.

2.    Horn JG and Van Niekerk L “Alternative assessment instruments for undergraduate students in legal education in Southern Africa” 7th International Mercantile Law Conference, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2-4 November 2022.

3.    Horn JG and Van Niekerk L “The patchwork text as an assessment instrument for post graduate legal education”. 13th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, 11-13 March 2019

4.    Horn JG “The development of the distinction between real and personal rights in South African case law: A critical perspective". Young Property Lawyer’s Forum, University of Leuven, Belgium, 25-27 November 2013

5.    Horn JG “From policy to practice: Getting everyone on board”. Higher Education as a Social Space (HESS), Rhodes University, Graham’s Town, South Africa, November/December 2008

6.     Horn JG “Teaching the assessor: A workable model for quality enhancement in the teaching of law- a South African perspective.” 43rd Annual Conference of the Association of Law Teachers at St Anne’s College, Oxford, U.K. March 2008

 

7.    Horn JG “The Patchwork Text: Could it be a viable assessment instrument in a legal curriculum?” XVI ISA World Congress of Sociology, University of Kwa-Zulu –Natal, Durban, South Africa, July 2006

 

National conferences

 

1.    Horn JG “Rules and rule-based exclusive use rights in terms of sectional title legislation”. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, University of Pretoria, November 2018

2.    Horn JG “A critical discussion of the developer’s right of extension in terms of section 25 of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986.”Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, North-West University, November 2015

3.    Horn JG “The developer’s right of extension in terms of Section 25 of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 with reference to the case of Body Corporate of Savannah Park v Brainwave Projects 1147 CC and Others (2012 2 SA 276 SCA)”. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, October 2014

 

4.    Horn JG “Municipal service delivery in crisis: Can the remedies of the private law come to the rescue?” South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium, University of Stellenbosch, October 2009

 

5.    Horn JG “Time: Friend or Foe?” The role of the private law in promoting social justice, Fourth Annual Law Conference, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, August 2009

 

6.    Horn JG “Fractional ownership: Are the public being misled?” Fifth Annual Law Conference Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, August 2008

 

7.    Horn JG “New Assessment Strategies for Property Law”. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, 2006

 

8.    Horn JG and Baloro J “Legitimising the old order regime of mineral rights: Meeting the demands of BBEE.” South African Property Law Teacher’s Colloquium, University of the Free State, 2004

 

9.    Horn JG “The new LL.B: the answer to all our problems?”, SA Law Teachers’ Conference, University of the Free State, January 2004

 

10.  Horn JG “Wet op Huurbehuising 50 van 1999”, South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium at PU for CHE - now North-West University, 2001

 

11.  Horn JG “Legalized polygamy: The solution or only more problems?”, Women and the law at RAU – now University of Johannesburg, June 1999

 

Research


Area(s) of Interest

Property Law

Sectional Titles and other fragmented property schemes

Teaching in Higher Education

Courses Presented

Undergraduate modules

  • Law of Property (LPRO 3723) Third year core module
  • Sectional titles (LSCT 4810) Fourth year elective module
  • Research report Fourth year core module

Postgraduate modules

  • Advanced Property Law (LPPL 7900) Master’s module

 

Community Service

1. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium 10 - 12 November 2021 virtually via Zoom.

2. South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium 31 October 2013 - 1 November 2013 at Faculty of Law UFS, Bloemfontein Campus.

3.    South African Property Law Teachers’ Colloquium 5 November 2004 at Faculty of Law   UFS, Bloemfontein Campus.

 

 

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E: law@ufs.ac.za

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