law3etr equity and trusts
PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS
LAW3ETR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, 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 the trustee, and the consequences of breach of trust), fiduciary obligations, confidential information, and an overview of equitable remedies.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJillian Murray
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and (LAW2CTA or LAW2CNT) and (LAW2FPL & LAW3RPT or LAW3PRP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3EQT
Equivalent subjectsN/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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Determine the material facts and identify any factual inquiries which are necessary as they apply to specific law problems
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, take-home examination and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Identify the relevant issues of equity and the common law arising from a fact scenario
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, take-home examination and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Identify and analyse the relevant statutory provisions and case law as they relate to a specific problem in law
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, take-home examination and final examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Set out and apply the relevant legal principles as they apply to a specific problem in law
- Activities:
- Tutorial problems, take-home examination and final examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Structure and communicate a legal argument in clear, grammatical and technically sound language
- Activities:
- Take-home examination and final examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJillian Murray
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word take-home exam | Students will have the option of undertaking this task in a group. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| one 3-hour final examination | 75 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |