Equity and Trusts examines the foundational principles and concepts of this area of law. Written by practicing lawyers and lecturers in the subject, this book aims to provide an accessible yet comprehensive introductory text for Australian students. Equity and Trusts analyses many relevant cases and legislation, and in five parts systematically discusses and clarifies the complexities within this discipline. Part A Provides an overview of the history and nature of equity.Part B Explores property and equity including equitable estates and interests.Part C Examines equitable grounds of relief and the relationships that require equitable protection.Part D Provides an efficient overview of the law of trusts.Part E Offers an examination of equitable remedies and defences. An excellent resource for law students, Equity and Trusts provides visual summaries in the form of flow charts, and each chapter includes key concepts and end-of-chapter discussion questions, further reading and useful websites and links. It also introduces students to key examinable areas, legal style essays, problems and assessment.