Meagher, Gummow and Lehane's equity : doctrines and remedies /

Heydon, J. D. 1943-

Meagher, Gummow and Lehane's equity : doctrines and remedies / Equity : doctrines and remedies Meagher, Gummow & Lehane's equity : doctrines & remedies J.D. Heydon, M.J. Leeming, P.G. Turner ; with a foreword from the first edition by the Right Honourable Sir Frank Kitto, KBE. - Fifth edition. - cxxxiv, 1283 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The background of equity -- The basic concepts of equity -- Assurances and assignments -- Unconscionable transactions -- Remedies -- Deceased estates -- Equitable defences -- Miscellaneous doctrines. pt. 1. The background of equity -- Equity history -- The judicature system -- The maxims of equity -- pt. 2. The basic concepts of equity -- Equitable estates and interests -- The fiduciary relationship -- pt. 3. Assurances and assignments -- Assignments in equity -- Equitable assignments -- the requirement of writing -- Priorities -- Subrogation -- Contribution -- Marshalling -- pt. 4. Unconscionable transactions -- Fraud in equity -- Innocent misrepresentation -- Mistake in equity -- Undue influence -- Catching bargains -- Estoppel in equity -- Penalties, forfeiture and allied relief -- pt. 5. Remedies -- Declarations -- Specific performance -- Injunctions -- Specific delivery -- Equitable compensation -- Damages in equity -- Rescission -- Account -- Rectification -- Delivery up, cancellation and destruction -- Receivers -- pt. 6. Deceased estates -- The rule in Strong v Bird -- Donationes mortis causa -- Satisfaction -- Ademption -- Performance -- Conversion -- pt. 7. Equitable defences -- Statutes of limitations -- Release -- Laches -- Set-off and related doctrines -- pt. 8. Miscellaneous doctrines -- Election -- Merger -- Confidential information -- Passing off -- Restrictive covenants.

"This new edition includes analysis of developments in Australia and the common law world over the past 12 years. It deals with all fundamental equitable doctrines and remedies, save for trusts, and covers the development of equity and its history in the United Kingdom and Australia, including the effects of the Judicature system."

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Equity--Australia
Equitable remedies--Australia

KU490 / .M43 2015

346.94004

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