Courses & Units
Equity and Trusts LAW353
Introduction
LAW353 focuses on the most developed area of equity’s jurisdiction, the law pertaining to trusts. It covers the following topics: the nature of a trust, and how it compares to other legal relationships; the essentials for the creation of an express trust; the incidents of trusteeship: the appointment and removal of trustees, as well as trustees’ duties, powers and rights; remedies for breach of trust, both personal and proprietary; the law pertaining to charitable trusts; non-express trusts, namely resulting trusts and constructive trusts. LAW353 may also addresses core equitable doctrines not the subject of discrete treatment in other core units, and, in particular, fiduciary law and the equitable doctrine of breach of confidence. Mention may also be made of the role of equity in the law of assignments, albeit within the umbrella of discussion of the law of trusts.
Summary
| Unit name | Equity and Trusts |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW353 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Professor Gino Dal Pont |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and evaluate the importance of equity & trusts and how this body of law interacts with other areas of law.
- Apply relevant principles of equity and trusts to hypothetical factual scenarios.
- Effectively research a legal topic or problem pertaining to equity & trusts.
- Communicate clearly and concisely an understanding of relevant legal principles.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090900 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $1,828.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
50 credit points of Intermediate Law core - to do this unit it is recommended that you have completed LAW251 & LAW262Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture: 1 hour weekly online Tutorial/Workshop: 2 hours weekly face-to-face (commencing in Week 2 of semester) |
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| Assessment | Mid-Semester test (25%)|Exam (40%)|Essay (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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