Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts: Cases and Materials, 6th edition

The key cases and materials relating to equity and trusts are compiled to illustrate the reasoning processes of the court and the development of legal principles. Cases are carefully selected, edited and cross-referenced to the companion textbook, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts, to promote a deep understanding of this complex area of law. Both books follow the same chapter order and structure, making it easy to use them in tandem. The authors provide discussion of the key concepts, putting the case extracts into their legal context. Helpful analysis of each extract assists readers to understand why each case is important and the principle to be drawn from the decision. 

New cases included in the sixth edition include: 

• 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  Jams 2 Pty Ltd (2022) 276 CLR 1

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

This book and its companion textbook, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts, combine to make an ideal resource for students of equity and trusts, practitioners and anyone wishing to understand this evolving area of law.

Features

• Engages students with the sources of law in these subjects

• Puts cases and principles into context

• Cases are selected and edited for relevance

• Aligns with Australian courses in Equity and Trusts

• Easy and convenient navigation between the case book and companion text

Related Titles

• Radan & Stewart, Principles of Australian Equity and Trusts, 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