This unit introduces students to the principles of equity, which supplements and complements the common law, and the law of trusts. It considers the distinction between 'equity' and 'Equity', and discuss the development of equity in the Courts of Chancery and the relationship between equity and the common law. In doing so, students examines a number of equitable doctrines including fiduciary relationships, breach of confidence, unconscionable bargains, illegitimate pressure, undue influence and estoppel. <br/><br/>The unit also introduces students to the nature and the essential characteristics of the trust and the usefulness of the trust in modern society. It examines the formal and... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAWS4101 Legal Process (formerly LAWS5101 Legal Process) and LAWS4104 Property (formerly LAWS5104 Property) and LAWS4107 Land Law (formerly LAWS5107 Land Law) and LAWS4103 Contract (formerly LAWS5103 Contract)
