Subjects:

Other Jurisdictions , Equity and Trusts, Australia

Contents:

The Background of Equity

The Basic Concepts of Equity

Assurances and Assignments

Unconscionable Transactions

Remedies

Deceased Estates

Equitable Defences

Miscellaneous Doctrines

Meagher, Gummow and Lehane's Equity: Doctrines and Remedies has become the authoritative work on equity in Australia, simultaneously presenting a scholarly analysis of the principles of equity, and providing the practitioner with a valuable exposition of statutory provisions and of leading cases.

This new edition includes analysis of developments in Australia and the common law world over the last decade. The text encompasses all the doctrines and principles of equity and covers the development of equity and its history in Australia, including the effects of the Judicature system.