Module Details

Module Code: LAWS H3304
Module Title: Equity and Trusts 1
Title: Equity and Trusts 1
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Ivan Sheeran
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with a solid knowledge and developed understanding of the fundamental principles of equity applied in Ireland.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the origins and historical development of Equity
LO2 Comprehend and explain the principal equitable maxims and doctrines and their application in modern jurisprudence
LO3 Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the principal equitable remedies and the role of judicial discretion and critically evaluate the consequent availability of these remedies in the courts.
LO4 Critically evaluate the law in this area and employ knowledge and critical understanding in solving relevant legal problems.
LO5 Research aspects of the law of equity and trusts either independently or as part of a group and communicate findings and proposals in written and/or verbal form.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Equity
• Historical Development • Fusion of Law and Equity • Maxims of Equity • Equitable Interests v Mere equities
Equitable Doctrines
• Equitable Estoppel • Undue Influence & Unconscionable Transactions. • Priorities and the Doctrine of Notice • Election • Satisfaction • Conversion and Re Conversion • Performance
Equitable Remedies
• Injunctions - General principles - Interlocutory Injunctions Applicability and non-applicability of Campus Oil/MSD tests, prohibitory, mandatory. - Perpetual Injunctions - Quia timet - Mareva - Anton Piller • Specific Performance – applicability to particular types of contract, defences. • Recission – grounds, loss of right, third parties. • Rectification • Tracing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 100
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 14.27 214
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Biehler. (2020), Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 7th Ed.. 20, Round Hall, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780414081994].
  • Dr Claire Michelle Smyth. (2019), Principles of the Law of Equity and Trusts in Ireland, 1st. 19, Clarus Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781911611257].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Albert Keating. (2020), Equity in Practice, Clarus Press, p.396, [ISBN: 9781911611264].
  • Ronan Keane. (2017), Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 3rd. 31, Bloomsbury Professional, p.632, [ISBN: 9781526502537].
  • Jamie Glister,James Lee. (2018), Hanbury & Martin: Modern Equity, 21st Ed.. Sweet & Maxwell, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9780414060371].
  • McGhee & Elliott. (2020), SNELL'S EQUITY., 34th. Thomson Reuters, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9780414083738].
  • Delany. (2002), Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland: Cases and Materials, Roundhall.
  • Kirwan. (2015), Injunctions: Law and Practice, 2nd Ed.. Round Hall, Dublin.
  • Buckley. (2012), Specific Performance in Ireland, Bloomsbury Professional, Dublin.
  • Wylie. (1998), Casebook on Equity and Trusts in Ireland, 2nd edition, Tottel.
  • Farrell. (1995), Irish Law of Specific Performance, Tottel.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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