Subjects:

Other Jurisdictions , Australia

Contents:

The Nature of Equity

Equitable Rights, Titles and Interests

Equitable Assignments

Estoppel

Fiduciary Duties

Unconscionable Transactions

Penalties and Forfeiture

Confidential Information

Subrogation

Contribution

Minor Doctrines

The Nature of Trusts

The Creation of Trusts

The Variation and Termination of Trusts

Charitable Trusts

Resulting Trusts

Constructive Trusts

The Duties and Powers of Trustees

Rights and Liabilities of Trustees

Beneficiaries

Equitable Defences

Specific Performance

Injunctions

Declarations

Damages in Equity and Equitable Compensation

Minor Remedies

The Taxation of Trusts

Equity and Trusts provides a concise yet comprehensive statement of the principles of equity including those dealing with the law of trusts and equitable remedies. The format is designed to meet the needs of both students and practitioners; the highlighted case summaries complement the clear explanation of the fundamental principles.

Included are the recent developments in the law of constructive trusts, particularly as they affect third parties, equitable compensation, estoppel, equitable assignments (as they affect voluntary assignments of legal property), illegal trusts, and the expanding phenomenon of the Quistclose trusts.