Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts, 6th edition

Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts is designed to equip students with the skills to analyse fact situations and correctly identify the relevant principles of the law of equity and trusts applicable to the resolution of problems. The clear and accessible style of the authors makes this an essential resource for students new to the study of equity and trusts.

The sixth edition has been fully revised and updated to include recent developments in case law, including: 

• Bosanac v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (2022) 275 CLR 37

• Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd v Clarence City Council (2022) 276 CLR 519

• Mao v Bao (2023) 113 NSWLR 26

• McKinlay v Woods [2024] NSWCA 122

• Thynne v Sheringham (2023) 111 NSWLR 617

• Stubbings v James 2 Pty Ltd (2022) 276 CLR 1

• Wolverhampton City Council v London Gypsies and Travellers [2024] 2 All ER 431

The text is suitable for standalone use or with the companion casebook, Radan & Stewart, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts: Cases and Materials. The textbook and casebook follow the same chapter order and structure and plentiful cross-referencing makes it easy to use the books in tandem.

Features

• Clear and accessible coverage of all key topics

• Ideal for students new to the study of equity and trusts 

• Develops skills in case analysis and the identification and application of relevant principles from fact situations

• Companion case book available

Related Titles

• Radan & Stewart, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts: Cases and Materials, 6th edition

• Cockburn & Wright, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Equity and Trusts, 5th edition

• Pearce & Somes, LexisNexis Study Guide: Equity, 4th edition

• Robinson, Quick Reference Card: Equity, 3rd edition