Equity & Trusts

This episode introduces fiduciary obligations by reference to recognised categories of fiduciary relationship, indicators of fiduciary relationships, duties, defences and remedies for breach of fiduciary obligations

This episodes looks briefly at the equitable obligation of confidence, elements of a cause of action for breach, defences and remedies

A discussion of the doctrines of unconscionability and undue influence in equity, with a touch on fraud in equity and the ACL

Discusses (in brief) some key principles regarding the law of assignments such as what can’t be assigned, when an assignment fails at law, the need for an intention to assign, voluntary and for value assignments in equity and the distinction between present and future property.

A brief overview of some key concepts in equitable proprietary rights, classification of equitable interests and priorities.

A brief overview of the development of equity in England and Australia