Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts

Author: Peter Radan; Cameron Stewart
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409324501
Published In: December 2009
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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A clear and straightforward exposition of the principles of equity and trusts.

Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts provides an approachable and well-structured account of the principles and rules of equity and trusts. The book is designed to equip students with the skills to analyse fact situations and correctly identify the relevant principles of the law of equity and trusts that are applicable to the resolution of problems. Written with a high level of clarity this is an ideal text for students new to the study of equity and trusts.

Important Features:

· Suitable for use as a standalone textbook or with the companion casebook Radan, Stewart & Vickovich Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts: Cases & Materials
· Complex topics are explained clearly and succinctly without over-simplification
· Wide-ranging coverage maps to undergraduate equity and trusts courses

Part I: History & Nature of Equity
1. History of Equity
2. The Nature of Equity
3. The Relationship of Law and Equity

Part II: Equitable Interests and Transactions
4. Nature of Equitable Estates and Interests
5. The Law of Assignment
6. Dispositions of Equitable Interests and the Requirement of Writing
7. Priorities

Part III: Unconscionable Dealings
8. Confidential information
9. Fiduciary Obligations
10. Undue Influence
11. Unconscionable Transactions

Part IV: Relationships of Trust
12. Equitable Estoppel
13. Relief Against Forfeiture
14. Penalties

Part V: Trusts
15. Introduction to Trusts
16. Creation of Express Trusts
17. Variation and Termination of Express Trusts
18. Charitable Trusts
19. Resulting Trusts
20. Trustees
21. Beneficiaries

Part VI: Remedies
22. Declarations
23. Specific Performance
24. Injunctions
25. Mareva & Anton Piller Orders
26. Equitable Compensation and Damages
27. Rescission
28. Constructive Trusts
29. Tracing
30. Other Equitable Remedies
31. Equitable Defences