James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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LA3013 - Principles of Equity
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | (LA1101 AND LA1102) AND (LA1105 or LA2011) and (LA1106 or LA2012) |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Nature and history of equity, equitable interests, equitable assignments, fiduciary relationships, unconscionability, undue influence, estoppel, confidential information, equitable remedies (specific performance, declarations, injunctions, account and damages) and equitable defences (laches and acquiescence).
Learning Outcomes
- explain, analyse and critique equitable concepts, doctrines and maxims
- explain and apply equitable concepts, doctrines and maxims in a range of practical scenarios
- communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and argue persuasively in oral submissions
- reflect on and self-evaluate oral communication skills and knowledge in practical legal contexts
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (15%) - Group & Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Mooting/Moot court - (30%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: LA3001
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Jamie Fellows |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Ashley Jan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Jamie Fellows |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Tina Hoyer |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Jamie Fellows |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Tina Hoyer |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |