Equity and Trusts provides a thorough but accessible statement and analysis of the principles of equity, the law of trusts and equitable remedies. An understanding of fundamental principles is fostered through engaging discussion of case law, with boxed case summaries to assist in identifying key cases.
The fourth edition has been fully revised and consolidated to include recent developments in case law and legislation, including discussion on:
charitable trusts in the light of the Charities Act 2013 (Cth)
Andrews v ANZ Banking Group Ltd (HCA - 2012) and Paciocco v ANZ Banking Group Ltd (FCA - 2015) on the law of penalties
HIH Claims Support Ltd v Insurance Aust Ltd (HCA - 2011) and Lavin v Toppi (HCA - 2015) on the law of contribution, particularly co-ordinate liability
Re Dion Investments (NSWCA - 2014) on limits on court power to authorise amendments of trust deeds
Federal Republic of Brazil v Durant International Corp (UKPC - 2015) on doctrine of tracing
Australian Financial Services & Leasing Pty Ltd v Hills Industries Ltd (HCA - 2014) on defence of change of position to claim for restitution of moneys paid under mistake
Sidhu v Van Dyke (HCA - 2014) on proprietary estoppel
Bofinger v Kingsway Group Ltd (HCA - 2009) on the doctrines of subrogation and unjust enrichment in Australia
The clear explanations of the meaning and practical application of the principles of equity and trusts in Australian law make the book ideal for students and an authoritative and reliable reference for practitioners.
Features
Highlighted case summaries assist understanding of leading cases
Authors are experienced practising barristers
Key principles are illustrated with case examples
Fully revised and updated to include current developments in case law and legislation
Related Titles
Barkehall Thomas & Vann, LexisNexis Study Guide: Equity, 3rd ed, 2015
Barkehall Thomas & Vann, LexisNexis Study Guide: Trusts, 3rd ed, 2016
Cockburn, Carver & Matthew, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Equity and Trusts, 4th ed, 2014
Heydon & Leeming, Cases and Materials on Equity and Trusts, 8th ed, 2011
Radan & Stewart, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts, 3rd ed, 2016
