LAW3111 - Equity - 2019

This unit introduces students to the nature and function of equity in the modern Australian legal system. Students learn about the relationship between equity and the common law, and study the key doctrines of equity. These include: breach of confidence, fiduciary relationships and breach of fiduciary duty, third party liability and tracing, personal and proprietary remedies in equity and equitable defences.

At the successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. articulate and critically analyse the key doctrines of equity, their relationship to common law, their development in Australia, and their theoretical underpinnings, with reference to international and comparative perspectives;
2. engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives;
3. demonstrate cognitive skill, creativity and professional judgement to research and synthesise relevant legal and practical issues, to interpret and evaluate professional conclusions, and to formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems;
4. communicate and collaborate effectively orally and in writing;
5. learn and work with autonomy, independence and professionalism, and reflect on and asses their own capabilities and performance.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

1. Doctrinal analysis task (1,000 words): 25%
2. Tutorial attendance and participation: 10%
3. Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 65%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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