LAW4201

Equity and trusts 412

(LAW)

Not offered in 2002

Ms Elizabeth Lanyon

12 points + Three 1-hour lectures per week and 1-hour tutorial per fortnight + Full-year + Clayton + Prerequisites: LAW2100, LAW3400

Synopsis: General equitable doctrines, including the nature of equity and its techniques, unconscientious dealing, undue influence, misrepresentation, estoppel, penalties, relief from forfeiture, fiduciary relations, equitable property and equitable remedies. The law of trusts, including the rights, powers and duties of trustees, the rights of beneficiaries, trust structures and their functions, constitution of trusts, trust property and objects of trusts.

Assessment: Written assignment (3000 words): 30% + Final examination (3 hours): 70%