PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS

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Overview

This subject explores the nature of equity, and includes a discussion of various equitable doctrines and equitable rights and interests, fiduciary obligations, confidential information and contextualises understandings surrounding estoppel in equity and unconscionable transactions. It covers the elements of trust law, including various types of trusts, the rights, duties and … For more content click the Read more button below.

This subject explores the nature of equity, and includes a discussion of various equitable doctrines and equitable rights and interests, fiduciary obligations, confidential information and contextualises understandings surrounding estoppel in equity and unconscionable transactions. It covers the elements of trust law, including various types of trusts, the rights, duties and powers of trustees, the consequences of breach of trust and provides an overview of equitable remedies.

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Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Danish Sheikh

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate high level research skills in relation to primary and secondary sources of equity and trusts law and its context

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the conceptual and doctrinal framework of equity and trusts law in Australia

Write a legal opinion on a factual scenario in equity and trusts law in a professional manner

Demonstrate critical analysis of the principles of the law of equity and trusts.

Learning activities

Concept presentations, individual student reading and analysis of cases and concepts and in-class discussions and assessments.

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