LAW3ETR
PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS
LAW3ETR
2018
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-ordinatorAnn Wardrop
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 and LAW2RPT) or LAW3PRP) AND Admission into; LBLX - Bachelor of Laws (Complementary) LVLGE ; LVLGEB Bachelor of Laws LVLUE ; LVLUEB Bachelor of Laws LWLAS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies LWLAT; LWLATB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts LWLBUSB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLEE Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Electronic Engineering LWLINT Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLMC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication LWLPY; LWLPYB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science LWLSC; LWLSCB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science LZCOML Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws LZCRL; LZCRLB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws LWLFI Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Finance LWLF Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Finance LWLM Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media LWLA LWLAC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting LWLBUS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLE LWLEC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics LWLIR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLFI Laws/Finance LWLAC Laws/Accounting LWLBUS (BU) Laws/Business
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3EQT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Equity and Trusts in Australia | Prescribed | MW Bryan & VJ Vann, most recent edition | Cambridge University Press |
Readings | A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australi | Prescribed | M W Bryan, SE Degeling, M S Donald, V J Vann, most recent edition | Cambridge University Press |
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, assessed quizzes 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, assessed quizzes 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, assessed quizzes 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, assessed quizzes 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
Select to view your study options…
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnn Wardrop
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
one 1,500-word take-home exam | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
one 3-hour final examination | 65 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
Two online quizzes | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |