LAWS2385 Equity and Trusts — Complete Exam Package (UNSW) | 17 Problem Frameworks, Master Flowchart, Case Table

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A print-ready exam package for UNSW LAWS2385 Equity and Trusts, built for a closed-device invigilated exam made up of two problem questions. Every topic has one merged, step-by-step framework: source of the rule → elements → discretion → key cases → exam tips and traps. It also includes a master issue-spotting flowchart, a course learning outcome map and a week-by-week syllabus map, 10 critical-analysis frameworks, a case table of about 170 cases, and a reference to the NSW and Commonwealth legislation. Topics covered: foundations of equity and choosing a remedy (personal vs proprietary); equitable property, the doctrine of notice and priority disputes; proprietary estoppel; fiduciary obligations (including Naaman v Jaken [2025]); assignment; express trusts (the three certainties and constitution); trustee duties and powers; trustee investment; trustee rights, indemnity, Saunders v Vautier and variation of trusts; breach of trust (defences and remedies); account of profits and equitable compensation; accessorial liability (Barnes v Addy); tracing, following and claiming; resulting trusts; constructive trusts; specific performance and injunctions; bars to equitable relief. Readings covered: the leading authorities, including Hospital Products, Breen v Williams, Boardman v Phipps, Corin v Patton, Norman v FCT, Byrnes v Kendle, McPhail v Doulton, Youyang, Armitage v Nurse, Farah v Say-Dee, Lifeplan, Warman v Dwyer, Foskett v McKeown, Calverley v Green, Bosanac, Baumgartner, Giumelli and Sidhu v Van Dyke. Legislation: Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) ss 12, 23C and 164; Trustee Act 1925 (NSW) ss 14–14C, 59, 63, 81, 85, 86A, 90, 90A and 100A.