Cockburn, T; Carver, T, Matthew, A
LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Equity and Trusts provides students with a clear and systematic approach to successfully analysing and answering assessment questions on equity and trusts.
Each chapter commences with a discussion of key principles and issues including a summary of relevant leading cases and legislation for effective revision. Examples of written questions with fact scenarios follow, each with a suggested answer plan, sample answer and comments on how the answer might be viewed by an examiner.
Readers are provided with advice on common errors to avoid when answering questions and practical hints and tips on how to achieve higher marks.
Features
• Summary of key issues helps students revise key areas before attempting problem questions
• Sample questions with model answers assist students with effective exam study preparation
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Nature and History of Equity
Chapter 2: The Classification of Equitable Interests and Priorities
Chapter 3: Equitable Assignments: The Requirements of Writing
Chapter 4: Equitable Assignments: The Requirements of Form
Chapter 5: Fiduciary Obligations
Chapter 6: Third Party Liability for Breach of Fiduciary Obligation
Chapter 7: Confidential Information
Chapter 8: Unconscionable Transactions: Undue Influence and Unconscionable (Unconscientious) Bargains
Chapter 9: Penalties and Forfeiture
Chapter 10: Estoppel
Chapter 11: Determining Ownership of Property in Equity: Resulting and Constructive Trusts
Chapter 12: Equitable Remedies: Specific Performance
Chapter 13: Injunctions and Declarations
Chapter 14: Equitable Compensation and Damages
Chapter 15: The Nature, Description and Classification of Trusts
Chapter 16: The Creation of Express Trusts: The Constitution of Trusts
Chapter 17: The Creation of Express Trusts: The Three Certainties
Chapter 18: Discretionary Trusts and Powers
Chapter 19: The Legality of Trusts
Chapter 20: Purpose Trusts
Chapter 21: Charitable Trusts
Chapter 22: The Office of Trustee: Capacity, Appointment and Removal of Trustees
Chapter 23: The Office of Trustee: Powers, Duties and Discretion
Chapter 24: The Office of Trustee: Rights, Liabilities and Defences
Chapter 25: The Beneficiary: Rights and Remedies
Cockburn, T
Tina Cockburn is an Associate Professor in Law at the Queensland University of Technology. She has many years experience teaching and researching in the areas of Equity and Trusts.
Carver, T
Tracey Carver is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the Queensland University of Technology. With extensive teaching experience, her research interests include legal education and skill development in torts law and equity and trusts.
Matthew, A
Anne Matthew is a Lecturer in law at the Queensland University of Technology. She teaches and researches in Equity, Trusts and Corporate Law.
