PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS
LAW3ETR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the doctrines and institutions of Equity. Topics include the relationship between equity and common law, the nature of equitable rights, trusts (including their creation and variation, the duties and powers of trustee and the consequences of breach of trust), fiduciary obligations, confidential information and an overview of equitable remedies.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ann Wardrop
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (LAW2CTA or LAW2CNT) and (LAW2RPT or LAW3PRP)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW3EQT
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Equity and Trusts in Australia | Prescribed | Bryan & Vann | 2ND ED, CAMBRIDGE |
| Readings | Equity and Trusts, commentary and materials | Prescribed | Dal Pont, et al | (5TH ED, 2011) THOMSON REUTERS |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ann Wardrop
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word take-home exam | 25 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | 75 |