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730-357 Equity | |
Credit Points | 20 |
Coordinator | Dr M Bryan |
Prerequisites | Torts and the Process of Law; History and Philosophy of Law. |
Corequisites | Property Law. |
Semester | 1 and 2 |
Contact | 4 hours per week |
Subject Description | An analysis of the principal equitable doctrines and remedies, including the avoidance of unconscientious transactions, undue influence, fiduciary obligations, and personal and proprietary remedies. The second semester will be devoted to a study of the law of trusts. Topics covered will include a study of the rules for creating express trusts, the social functions of trusts, public policy in the law of trusts, charitable trusts, resulting and constructive trusts. |
Assessment | Either Research Essay, not exceeding 6000 words (50%) and a two hour Exam (50%) or a three hour Exam (100%). |
Prescribed Texts | Materials will be issued by the Law School.
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