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LAWS5015: Equity
2025 unit information
An appreciation of equitable principles and remedies is fundamental to understanding the legal system and the law of property, taxation and obligations. This unit of study explains the origins of the equitable jurisdiction and examines its role today. A substantial part of the unit is dedicated to study of the law of trusts, including express, resulting and constructive trusts, and the administration of trusts. Other topics include fiduciary obligations, breach of confidence, the doctrines of estoppel, and a study of equitable remedies including injunctions, specific performance, accounts of profits and equitable compensation.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Law School
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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LAWS5000 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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LAWS2015 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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LAWS5008 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the historical reasons for a distinctive equitable jurisdiction and critically evaluate the ongoing significance of equitable doctrines and remedies
- LO2. Identify and describe various equitable doctrines, and the underlying themes in equitable relief and remedies, justifying their application
- LO3. Analyse complex factual problems and synthesise legal and equitable principles to construct persuasive legal arguments, and apply them effectively
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal evening | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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