A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia

A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia presents a selection of relevant cases and instructive commentary to introduce students to the study of Australian equity and trusts law. Designed to follow the structure of the third edition of Equity and Trusts in Australia, it can also be used as a freestanding casebook.

The third edition has been fully updated to discuss recent landmark decisions, including Ancient Order of Foresters in Victoria Friendly Society Ltd v Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society Ltd (2018) 265 CLR 1 and Smethurst v Commissioner of Police [2020] HCA 14. Extracts are accompanied by detailed commentary, and additional notes and discussion questions throughout each chapter enhance and test students' understanding of complex cases and issues.

Written by a team of experienced authors, A Sourcebook on Equity and Trusts in Australia offers an accessible introduction to the application of equity and trusts law.

• Coverage and crystal clear/clarity with respect to organisation and expression
• Sophisticated discussion of ideas, skilful treatment of sophisticated ideas
• Well researched with excellent case selection and questions

About the Authors

Michael Bryan, University of Melbourne
M W Bryan is Professor Emeritus at the University of Melbourne.

Simone Degeling, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Simone Degeling is Professor of Law in the School of Private and Commercial Law, Faculty of Law and Justice at the University of New South Wales and General Editor of the Journal of Equity.

Scott Donald, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Scott Donald is Associate Professor in the School of Private and Commercial Law in the Faculty of Law and Justice at the University of New South Wales.

Vicki Vann, Monash University, Victoria
Vicki Vann has over twenty years of experience teaching and writing about equity and trusts.