Equity (3rd Edition)

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Each chapter clearly identifies and explains the pertinent and often difficult topics within specific areas of law. The most important and recent cases are summarised to consolidate practical understanding of the theoretical concepts.

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This edition includes discussion of key developments in:

• the governing principles for proprietary estoppel, especially in relation to remedy (Sidhu v Van Dyke (2013) 308 ALR 232; [2014] HCA 19);
• unconscionable conduct (Kakavas v Crown Melbourne Ltd (2013) 250 CLR 392; (2013) 298 ALR 35; [2013] HCA 25)
• he law of penalties (Andrews v Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (2012) 247 CLR 205; 290 ALR 595; [2012] HCA 30)
• constructive trusts as a remedy for for fiduciary bribes (Grimaldi v Chameleon Mining NL (ACN 098 773 785) (No 2) (2012) 287 ALR 22; [2012] FCAFC 6), and
• equitable compensation.

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