LLB (Hons) (Otago) LLM (Otago)
Contact
Tel +64 3 479 8865
Office 8th Floor – 8N2
Email margaret.briggs@otago.ac.nz
Research interests
Criminal law, property law, family property law.
Publications
Gavaghan, C., & Briggs, M. (2021). Burglary without borders. New Zealand Universities Law Review, 29(3).
Briggs, M. (2019). Criminal law. New Zealand Law Review, (4), 533-564.
Briggs, M. (2017). Registered partnerships in New Zealand. In J. M. Scherpe & A. Hayward (Eds.), The future of registered partnerships: Family recognition beyond marriage? (pp. 439-468). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Briggs, M. (2017). Part I: Who should be covered by a property sharing regime? In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 11-14). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Briggs, M. (2017). Which relationships should be included in a property sharing scheme? In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance: Property division in the 21st century. (pp. 37-63). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Peart, N., Briggs, M., Henaghan, M., Ruru, J., Griffiths, S., Beck, A., & Belcher, A. (2004). Relationship property on death (1st ed.). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers, 512p.
Authored Book - Research
Peart, N. S., Briggs, M. J., & Henaghan, M. (2001). Relationship Property: Consolidated Legislation and Analysis. Wellington: Brookers, 51p.
Authored Book - Research
Palmer, J., Peart, N., Briggs, M., & Henaghan, M. (Eds.). (2017). Law and policy in modern family finance: Property division in the 21st century. Cambridge, UK: Intersentia, 420p.
Edited Book - Research
Briggs, M. (2017). Registered partnerships in New Zealand. In J. M. Scherpe & A. Hayward (Eds.), The future of registered partnerships: Family recognition beyond marriage? (pp. 439-468). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Chapter in Book - Research
Briggs, M. (2017). Which relationships should be included in a property sharing scheme? In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance: Property division in the 21st century. (pp. 37-63). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N., Palmer, J., & Briggs, M. (2017). Introduction. In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 1-9). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Chapter in Book - Research
Prasad, M., Briggs, M., & Robertson, B. (2015). Criminal law. In M.-R. Russell & M. Barber (Eds.), The Supreme Court of New Zealand: 2004-2013. (pp. 293-349). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Chapter in Book - Research
Briggs, M. (2014). Relationship property issues for the elderly. In K. Diesfeld & I. McIntosh (Eds.), Elder law in New Zealand. (pp. 393-412). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
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Briggs, M. (2014). Relationship property: Parts 2, 4 & 5 (28 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2013). Property (Relationships) Act 1976 [Part 1: Sections 1-10]. In N. Peart (Ed.), Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. (pp. 59-166). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Chapter in Book - Research
Briggs, M. (2013). Property (Relationships) Act 1976 [Part 4 & Part 5: Sections 18B-18C, 19, 20-20F]. In N. Peart (Ed.), Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. (pp. 220-248). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Chapter in Book - Research
Briggs, M. (2013). Relationship property: Parts 1, 2 & 5 (45 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2013). Relationship property: Parts 1, 2, 4 & 5 (179 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2013). Relationship property: Parts 2 & 5 (10 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2013). Relationship property: Parts 2, 4 & 5 (93 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2012). Marital agreements and private autonomy in New Zealand. In J. M. Scherpe (Ed.), Marital agreements and private autonomy in comparative perspective. (pp. 256-288). Oxford, UK: Hart.
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Briggs, M. (2012). Relationship property: Parts 2 & 3 (25 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2012). Relationship property: Parts 2 & 4 (36 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2012). Relationship property: Parts 2, 3 & 4 (24 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2011). Relationship property: Part 4 (9 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2011). Relationship property: Parts 2, 4 & 5 (56 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2010). Relationship property: Parts 2, 4 & 5 (69 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2009). Relationship property: Part 2 (16 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2009). The formalization of property sharing rights for de facto couples in New Zealand. In B. Verschraegen (Ed.), Family finances. (pp. 329-343). Vienna, Austria: Jan Sramek.
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Briggs, M. (2008). Relationship property: Part 2: Preliminary provisions. In P. Mahony & N. Peart (Eds.), Brookers family law: Family property. (pp. 201-306). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2008). Relationship property: Part 4: Division of relationship property. In P. Mahony & N. Peart (Eds.), Brookers family law: Family property. (pp. 547-555). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2008). Relationship property: Part 5: Relationship property and creditors. In P. Mahony & N. Peart (Eds.), Brookers family law: Family property. (pp. 601-617). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2008). Relationship property: Parts 2 & 4 (15 pages). In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2004). Classifying property. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 133-166). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2004). Debts and valuation. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 167-192). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. (2004). Historical analysis. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 1-18). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
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Briggs, M. J. (1999). Distress for non-payment of rent. In R. McElrea, A. Alston, B. Davis, S. Dukeson & C. Withnall (Eds.), New Zealand Conveyancing Law and Practice. (pp. 53,351-53,602). Auckland: Commerce Clearing House New Zealand Ltd.
Chapter in Book - Research
Briggs, M. J. (1999). Trespass to land. In R. McElrea, A. Alston, B. Davis, S. Dukeson & C. Withnall (Eds.), New Zealand Conveyancing Law and Practice. (pp. 36,801-36,832). Auckland: Commerce Clearing House New Zealand Ltd.
Chapter in Book - Research
Briggs, M. (2017). Part I: Who should be covered by a property sharing regime? In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 11-14). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Chapter in Book - Other
Gavaghan, C., & Briggs, M. (2021). Burglary without borders. New Zealand Universities Law Review, 29(3).
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2019). Criminal law. New Zealand Law Review, (4), 533-564.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2017). Criminal law. New Zealand Law Review, 3, 529-552.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2016). Ah-Chong v R and s 129 Crimes Act 1961. New Zealand Law Journal, 4, 137-139, 151.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2015). Criminal law. New Zealand Law Review, 1, 115-139.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2015). Rethinking relationships. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 46(3), 649-670.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2015). The conduct requirement in the law of attempt: A New Zealand perspective. Common Law World Review, 44(2), 145-167. doi: 10.1177/1473779515585276
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Briggs, M. (2013). Criminal intention revisited. New Zealand Law Journal, 4, 153-155.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2013). Criminal law. New Zealand Law Review, 1, 137-158.
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Briggs, M. (2010). Criminal Law. New Zealand Law Review, 788-809.
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Briggs, M., & Peart, N. (2010). Sharing the increase in value of separate property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976: A conceptual conundrum. New Zealand Universities Law Review, 24(1), 1-20.
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Briggs, M. (2009). Officially-induced error of law. New Zealand Law Journal, (June), 166-167.
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M. (2009). Relocating officially induced error of law: Fitting the remedy to the wrong. Common Law World Review, 38, 1-26. doi: 10.1350/clwr.2009.38.1.0181
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Briggs, M. (2008). Criminal Law: Cases. New Zealand Law Review, 567-587.
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Briggs, M. (2008). Dishonesty. New Zealand Law Journal, (May), 139-140.
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Briggs, M. (2007). Criminal Law. New Zealand Law Review, 161-177.
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