Trusts and Equity (LAWS2709)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
(LAWS3010 + 3012) or (3113 + 3114) or (2704 + 2705)
Prerequisite
LAWS1700 + 1702
Recommended prerequisite
LAWS2706
Recommended companion
LAWS2707
Restricted
LLB(Hons) and LLB(Hons) duals
Course enquiries
Doctor Andrew Fell ()
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course introduces the concept of 'equity' as a distinct body of law and discusses the historical reasons for its development. It considers the equitable rules relating to the creation and classification of trusts, the duties and powers of trustees, and the remedies available to enforce them. It also considers the equitable rules relating to fiduciary duties.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
