Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts 5th Edition

Author: Cameron Stewart; Peter Radan
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409352993
Published In: October 2021
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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An accessible and well-structured account of the principles and rules of equity and trusts. Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts 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 applicable to the resolution of problems. The clear and accessible style of the authors makes this an essential resource for students new to the study of equity and trusts.

The fifth edition has been fully revised and updated to include recent developments in case law, including:

Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Australia Pty Ltd v Commonwealth (2019) 368 ALR 390
ASIC v Kobelt (2019) 267 CLR 1
Vauxhall Motors Ltd v Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd [2020] AC 1161
Ancient Order of Foresters in Victoria Friendly Society Ltd v Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Ltd (2018) 265 CLR 1
Commissioner of Taxation v Bosanac [2021] FCAFC 158
Caron v Jahani (No 2) (2020) 102 NSWLR 537

The text is suitable for standalone use or with the companion casebook Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts: Cases and Materials. The textbook and casebook follow the same chapter order and structure and plentiful cross-referencing makes it easy to use the books in tandem.

PART I: HISTORY & NATURE OF EQUITY

The History of Equity

The Nature of Equity

The Relationship between Law and Equity

PART II: EQUITABLE INTERESTS AND TRANSACTIONS

Nature of Equitable Estates and Interests

The Law of Assignment

Dispositions of Equitable Interests and the Requirement of Writing

Property with a Limited Capability of Being Assigned

Priorities

PART III: RELATIONSHIPS OF TRUST

Confidential Information