law5eqt principles of equity and trusts
PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS
LAW5EQT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the nature of equity, and includes a discussion of various equitable doctrines and equitable rights and interests, fiduciary obligations, confidential information and contextualises understandings surrounding estoppel in equity and unconscionable transactions. It covers the elements of trust law, including various types of trusts, the rights, duties and powers of trustees, the consequences of breach of trust and provides an overview of equitable remedies.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTobias Barkley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLAW5PTO AND LAW5FPR
Co-requisitesLAW5RPL
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Equity and Trusts in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBryan & Vann
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PublisherCambridge University Press
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A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBryan, Degeling, Donald & Vann
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PublisherCambridge University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnn Wardrop
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.50 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Essay (2,500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Examination (3 hours, equivalent to 3,000 words) Centrally administered examination | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |