Subject description
This subject covers the history and nature of equity; equitable estates and interests as well as equitable assignments. It also considers the law of priorities, estoppel, the doctrine of confidential information and fiduciary obligations. It provides an analysis of the modern law of express trusts as well as resulting and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Tutors
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Develop theoretical and critical knowledge regarding the nature, origins and history of equity;
2.
Explain and critically analyse the legal doctrines applicable to equitable interests in real and personal property;
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of equitable doctrine in relation to fiduciary relationships and confidentiality;
4.
Apply these doctrinal elements to solve problems concerning conflicting property claims and the acquisition of property rights (including rights under express, resulting and constructive trusts);
5.
Evaluate the legal doctrine applicable to the law of trusts in Australia and identify potential areas for legal reform; and
6.
Identify and evaluate the responsibilities of the lawyer involved with matters concerning the law of trusts.