Principles of Equity and Trusts

Contents Part I - The Nature of Equity The Nature of Equity The Origin of the Equity Jurisdiction The Relationship between Common Law and Equity Part II - Equitable Principles Equitable Proprietary Interests Characterisation of Equitable Proprietary Interests Equitable Priority Rules Equitable Assignments Fiduciary Obligations The Protection in Equity of Confidential Information Fraud in Equity Mistake in Equity Misrepresentation Undue Influence Unconscientious Dealings Estoppel Penalties Forfeiture Part III - Equitable Relief The Nature of Equitable Remedies Specific Performance Injunctions Declarations Pecuniary Relief in Equity Tracing Minor Forms of Equitable Relief Part IV - Trusts What is a Trust? A Comparison between Trusts and Other Legal Relationships Creating a Trust: The Certainty Rules Creating a Trust: Formalities, and Consequences of a Failure to Comply With Them Incompletely Constituted Trusts Trusts and Testamentary Dispositions Illegal Trusts Trusteeâ?Ts Duties Trusteeâ?Ts Powers Trustee and Beneficiary Rights Variation of Trust Trusts for Charitable Purposes Resulting Trusts Constructive Trusts Index