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The second edition of A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia follows the structure of the second edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia and provides a selection of primary legal materials with accompanying commentary and discussion, covering the principal areas of equity and the law of trusts taught in Australian law schools. Fully revised and updated, the second edition features a new chapter on the termination of trusts and includes extracts from recent decisions. Cases have been carefully selected based on the needs of undergraduate law and Juris Doctor students approaching this subject for the first time. Detailed commentary accompanies the case extracts, giving a clear account of the facts and issues considered by the court. Chapters contain problems and discussion questions designed to enhance student learning.
The second edition of A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia follows the structure of the second edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia and provides a selection of primary legal materials with accompanying commentary and discussion, covering the principal areas of equity and the law of trusts taught in Australian law schools. Fully revised and updated, the second edition features a new chapter on the termination of trusts and includes extracts from recent decisions. Cases have been carefully selected based on the needs of undergraduate law and Juris Doctor students approaching this subject for the first time. Detailed commentary accompanies the case extracts, giving a clear account of the facts and issues considered by the court. Chapters contain problems and discussion questions designed to enhance student learning.
Incorporating recent case law developments, the second edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia provides undergraduate and Juris Doctor students with a current and accessible introduction to Australian equitable and trust law. Expanding upon first edition content, the text includes greater depth of topic discussion, explanation of key theories and terminology, while demonstrating how these are applied in practice. Chapters including Fiduciary Obligations, Resulting Trusts and Constructive Trusts have been reworked to strengthen the text's coverage of all facets of equity and trusts law. Equity and Trusts in Australia, second edition links key doctrines to their wider relationship with the law, making it a fundamental text for students embarking on this area of study for the first time.
Incorporating recent case law developments, the second edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia provides undergraduate and Juris Doctor students with a current and accessible introduction to Australian equitable and trust law. Expanding upon first edition content, the text includes greater depth of topic discussion, explanation of key theories and terminology, while demonstrating how these are applied in practice. Chapters including Fiduciary Obligations, Resulting Trusts and Constructive Trusts have been reworked to strengthen the text's coverage of all facets of equity and trusts law. Equity and Trusts in Australia, second edition links key doctrines to their wider relationship with the law, making it a fundamental text for students embarking on this area of study for the first time.
This engaging introduction explores the key principles of equity and trusts law and offers students effective learning features. By covering the essentials of each topic, it ensures students have the foundations for success. The law is made relevant to current practice through chapters that define and explain key legal principles, and examples and exercises set the law in context and make the subject interesting and dynamic by showing how these rules apply in real life. Key facts sections and summaries help students remember the crucial points of each topic and practical exercises offer students the opportunity to apply the law. This updated edition offers added features, in particular comprehensive lists of further reading and also a glossary of key terms. Every chapter has been updated and new case law has been added. Exploring clearly and concisely the subject's key principles, this should be every equity student's first port of call.
This engaging introduction explores the key principles of equity and trusts law and offers students effective learning features. By covering the essentials of each topic, it ensures students have the foundations for success. The law is made relevant to current practice through chapters that define and explain key legal principles, and examples and exercises set the law in context and make the subject interesting and dynamic by showing how these rules apply in real life. Key facts sections and summaries help students remember the crucial points of each topic and practical exercises offer students the opportunity to apply the law. This updated edition offers added features, in particular comprehensive lists of further reading and also a glossary of key terms. Every chapter has been updated and new case law has been added. Exploring clearly and concisely the subject's key principles, this should be every equity student's first port of call.
Equity and Trusts in Australia offers an accessible introduction to the principles of Australian equity and trusts law for students, linking key doctrines to their wider relationship with the law. The text covers foundational topics of equity and trusts law, including the nature of equity, fiduciary relationships and trust structures. This edition has been revised to include recent landmark decisions and a new chapter on termination and variation of trusts. Each chapter concludes with a guide to the online resources, which encourage students to extend their knowledge of the content through further reading, practice problems and discussion topics. Written by a team of experienced authors, Equity and Trusts in Australia is an ideal text for students undertaking this area of study for the first time. A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia is also available and provides cases and primary legal materials to accompany Equity and Trusts in Australia.
Equity and Trusts in Australia offers an accessible introduction to the principles of Australian equity and trusts law for students, linking key doctrines to their wider relationship with the law. The text covers foundational topics of equity and trusts law, including the nature of equity, fiduciary relationships and trust structures. This edition has been revised to include recent landmark decisions and a new chapter on termination and variation of trusts. Each chapter concludes with a guide to the online resources, which encourage students to extend their knowledge of the content through further reading, practice problems and discussion topics. Written by a team of experienced authors, Equity and Trusts in Australia is an ideal text for students undertaking this area of study for the first time. A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia is also available and provides cases and primary legal materials to accompany Equity and Trusts in Australia.
Always the serious student's choice for a Trusts Law textbook, the new seventh edition of Moffat's Trusts Law once again provides a clear examination of the rules of Trusts, retaining its hallmark combination of a contextualised approach and a commercial focus. The impact of statutory developments and a wealth of new cases – including the Supreme Court and Privy Council decisions in Patel v. Mirza [2016] UKSC 42, PJS v. News Group Newspapers Ltd [2016] UKSC, Burnden Holdings v. Fielding [2018] UKSC 14, and Federal Republic of Brazil v. Durant [2015] UKPC 35 – are explored. A streamlining of the chapters on charitable Trusts, better to align the book with the typical Trusts Law course, helps students understand the new directions being taken in the areas of Trust Law and equitable remedies.
Always the serious student's choice for a Trusts Law textbook, the new seventh edition of Moffat's Trusts Law once again provides a clear examination of the rules of Trusts, retaining its hallmark combination of a contextualised approach and a commercial focus. The impact of statutory developments and a wealth of new cases – including the Supreme Court and Privy Council decisions in Patel v. Mirza [2016] UKSC 42, PJS v. News Group Newspapers Ltd [2016] UKSC, Burnden Holdings v. Fielding [2018] UKSC 14, and Federal Republic of Brazil v. Durant [2015] UKPC 35 – are explored. A streamlining of the chapters on charitable Trusts, better to align the book with the typical Trusts Law course, helps students understand the new directions being taken in the areas of Trust Law and equitable remedies.
A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia presents a selection of relevant cases and instructive commentary to introduce students to the study of Australian equity and trusts law. Designed to follow the structure of the third edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia, it can also be used as a freestanding casebook. The third edition has been fully updated to discuss recent landmark decisions, including Ancient Order of Foresters in Victoria Friendly Society Ltd v Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Ltd (2018) 265 CLR 1 and Smethurst v Commissioner of Police [2020] HCA 14. Extracts are accompanied by detailed commentary, and additional notes and discussion questions throughout each chapter enhance and test students' understanding of complex cases and issues. Written by a team of experienced authors, A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia offers an accessible introduction to the application of equity and trusts law.
A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia presents a selection of relevant cases and instructive commentary to introduce students to the study of Australian equity and trusts law. Designed to follow the structure of the third edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia, it can also be used as a freestanding casebook. The third edition has been fully updated to discuss recent landmark decisions, including Ancient Order of Foresters in Victoria Friendly Society Ltd v Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Ltd (2018) 265 CLR 1 and Smethurst v Commissioner of Police [2020] HCA 14. Extracts are accompanied by detailed commentary, and additional notes and discussion questions throughout each chapter enhance and test students' understanding of complex cases and issues. Written by a team of experienced authors, A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia offers an accessible introduction to the application of equity and trusts law.
