Overview
This course introduces students to the doctrines of equity and the law of trusts. It traces the historical development of equity and its relationship with common law. Students will critically consider the appropriate application of a range of equitable doctrines to particular scenarios and the availability of different remedies. Students … For more content click the Read More button below.
This course is one of the core subjects for law and will normally be taken after completion of Contracts. It fits within the private law stream, which includes such subjects as Torts, Contracts and Land Law. It provides a good grounding for further studies in this area.
The aim of the course is to ensure that you are familiar with the central principles of equity, including the law of trusts. In particular, the course will cover the following topics:
Main Topics:
Equitable rights and equitable titlesFiduciary obligationsAssignment and Priorities (excluding Torrens land)Express trusts, including types of express trust, trusts distinguished from contract, charge, lien, bailment and corporation, lifecycle of an express trustTrustee duties, powers and rightsBeneficiary rightsTracingPersonal liability of accessories and recipientsRemediesResulting and constructive trustsGeneral bars to relief
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: Principles of Private Law (LAWS1150/JURD7150) and Contracts (LAWS1075/ JURD7175)
Course Outline
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Fees
Type | Amount |
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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1395 |
Domestic Students | $5250 |
International Students | $5790 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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