Complete Equity Notes (HD student)

Description

This document provides a comprehensive overview of equity law, its history, principles, types of trusts, fiduciary obligations, equitable remedies, and related legal doctrines. It covers foundational concepts, key cases, and statutory provisions relevant to equity in common law jurisdictions, particularly Australia. These notes work well if you buy them at the start of the semester and then supplement with your own learnings each week, or if you need to cram (hey life gets in the way sometimes!). Either way you will be in an excellent position with these notes!! About me: I am an excellent student. I have received 1st Class honours in my original undergraduate, have received awards in my masters and spent 10 years lecturing and tutoring at universities. I know what it takes to get good marks at university!!! Topics covered: - Topic 1: Introduction to Equity: The History of Equity; The Nature of Equity; The Relationship between Law and Equity - Topic 2: Nature of Equitable Interests; The Law of Assignment - Topic 3: Dispositions of Equitable Interests; Property with a Limited Capability of Being Assigned - Topic 4: Fiduciary Obligations - Topic 5: Trusts: Creation of Express Private Trusts; Variation & Termination of Trusts - Topic 6/7: Charitable Trusts - Topic 8: Resulting Trusts - Topic 9: Constructive Trusts - Topic 10: Trustees, Beneficiaries & Tracing - Topic 11: Declarations, Specific Performance & Injunctions - Topic 12: Freezing & Search Orders, Monetary Orders in Equity, Equitable Defences - Topic 13: Equitable Estoppel - Topic 13: Confidential information (Breach of confidence)