Module Code - Title:
LA4810
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EQUITY AND TRUSTS 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
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Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To examine the growth and development of equity, particularly equitable doctrines and equitable remedies available in the modern Court.
Syllabus:
The nature of equity and historical development, maxims, equitable remedies - the injunction, specific performance, rescission, rectification, specific performance, estoppel. Equitable doctrines - conversion, election, satisfaction and ademption,
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Outline the historical development of equity as a body of law.
Discuss the maxims of equity.
Outline the equitable doctrines.
Describe the equitable remedies and the requirements which must be met to avail of such remedies.
Apply these rules to determine the likely outcome of a court action.
Critically evaluate equityÆs response to difficulties and disputes.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
n/a
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
n/a
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Module Leader:
Catherine.McLoone@ul.ie