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Snell's Equity 35ed with 1st Supplement 35th ed isbn 9780414132405

Snell's Equity 35th ed

Edited by: Steven Elliott KC, John McGhee KC

ISBN13: 9780414123915
New Edition ISBN: 9780414132405
Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414071506
Published: December 2024
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Hardback
Price: Out of print






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Snell's Equity provides in-depth commentary and analysis of the law of equity and offers interpretation of how the different rules can be applied to property (trusts, assets, securities). It is the most comprehensive book on this subject and is frequently cited in court.

Key Features:

  • Examines the nature and maxims of equity.
  • Wide coverage from historical tradition to modern developments.
  • Interprets the principles and their application in different modern situations.
  • Considers all new legislative and case developments.
  • Covers the three main substantive fields of equity jurisdiction: trusts, the administration of assets and securities, particularly mortgages.
  • Takes into account the growing application of trusts and fiduciary obligations in commercial contexts.
  • Clear narrative with logical progression of principles and definitions to application in practice and remedies.

    • Subjects:
    Equity and Trusts
    Contents:
    PART I—EQUITY AND EQUITIES
    1. The Nature, History and Courts of Equity
    2. Equitable Property
    3. Assignment of Choses in Action
    4. Priorities

    PART II—MAXIMS AND DOCTRINES
    5. The Maxims of Equity
    6. The Equitable Doctrines

    PART III—EQUITABLE PROTECTION
    7. Fiduciaries
    8. Fraud, Undue Influence And Unconscionable Transactions
    9. Breach of Confidence
    10. Powers—General Principles
    11. Specific Powers: Powers of Appointment
    12. Estoppel
    13. Penalties and Forfeiture

    PART IV—EQUITABLE REMEDIES
    14. Introduction
    15. Rescission
    16. Rectification
    17. Specific Performance
    18. Injunction
    19. Appointment of Receivers by the Court
    20. Injunction

    PART V—TRUSTS
    21. Definition and Classification of Trusts
    22. Private Express Trusts
    23. Charitable Trusts
    24. Trusts Arising To Enforce An Informally Expressed Intention
    25. Resulting Trusts
    26. Trusts Arising from Wrongs
    27. Appointment, Retirement and Removal of Trustees
    28. Specific Powers: The Administrative Powers of Trustees
    29. The Duties and Discretions of Trustees
    30. Breach of Trust

    PART VI—ADMINISTRATION OF ASSETS
    31. Collection and Realisation of Assets
    32. Payment of Debts
    33. Distribution of Assets
    34. Remedies
    35. Legacies
    36. The Nature and Classification of Securities
    37. Creation and Setting Aside of Mortgages
    38. The Rights and Interest of the Mortgagor
    39. The Rights and Interest of the Mortgagee
    40. Floating Charges
    41. Priorities of Mortgages
    42. Discharge of Mortgages
    43. Pledges
    44. Liens
    45. Suretyship