CUEA SCHOOL OF LAW General Principles of Equity I History of equity Introduction of the doctrines of equity into Nigeria The relation between Equity and Common Law Conflicts between Equity and Law Nature of equitable rights I Nature of equitable rights II UNIT 1 CONTENTS 1.0 2.0 3.0 HISTORY OF EQUITY 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 Introduction Objectives Main content 3.1 Law and equity 3.2 Conscience 3.3 Difference and conflict 3.4 Equity and the common law in the narrow sense Conclusion Summary
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Week 4 Tutorial - Types of Business Associations Partnership Complexity The process of establishing a partnership is informal and inexpensive. Commonly established under a written contract but at times can be established simply without any express oral or written consent‚ so long as it satisfies the definition outlined in section 1.1 of the partnership act: “Partnership is the relation which exists between persons carrying on a business in common with a view of profit” Advantage(A) Enjoys
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EASEMENTS – Exam Revision 1. What are they? Easements – are rights‚ private rights‚ agreements upon which two individuals base such rights. Enjoyed by one party related to one land of another party‚ but limited. Eg: Just crossing the path. Conceptually worth remembering‚ easements originate in early medieval times as customary ways. Easements are in a general sense‚ ways in which u can facilitate the use of land of another party. a. Characteristics from Re Ellenborough Park b. Don’t forget
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COMMERICAL LAW EXAM Agency Definition Agency may be defined as a relationship between the principal (P) and the agent (A) whereby A has the authority to create a legal relationship between P and the third party (T). The purpose of agency is that two people can enter a valid contract with one another without having to deal with each other personally. Instead‚ the contract or other transaction is brought about through A who when dealing with T acts or purports to act‚ on behalf of P. Authority
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Ltd Implying Objective Standards Biotechnology Australia Ltd v Pace Whitlock v Brew Hall v Busst Agreements to Negotiate Aiton Australia Pty Ltd v Transfield Illusory Promises Meehan v Jones Godecke v Kirwan Placer Development Ltd v Commonwealth ESTOPPEL Je Mainiendrai Pty Ltd v Quaglia Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v
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The Land Registration Act 2002 has actually replaced the previous legislation in particular The land Registration Act 1925 which governed and earlier though similar system but with the new statute now governs all matters concerning registered title. The Land Registration Act 2002 was introduced in response to the Law Commission and HM Land Registry report‚ Land Registration for the 21st(2002)1. The Land Registration Act 2002 came in to force on October 13th 2003 . Its main objective is to provide
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Pinnel’s Case‚ the subsequent exceptions that were developed to circumvent the rule and in detail the most important exception of them; Promissory estoppel and how it solved the problem’s arising from the Rule. The distinction between traditional estoppel and this new type of estoppel ’Promissory Estoppel’ are also examined and how Promissory estoppel has been accepted in Australia. A contract is an agreement that the law will enforce‚ a promise (or set of promises) that the courts will enforce
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“The current law on the establishment and regulation of a co-ownership interest in land is unsatisfactory.” Discuss. Co-ownership forms one of the most complex areas in land law. It requires constant updating over time as social structures and patterns of living evolve in society. This essay will discuss the many difficulties that regularly arise in this delicate area of the law for which there is no simple‚ all-encompassing solution. Specifically it will cover the common intention constructive
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Queen Mary University of London School of Law LAW OF PROPERTY II EQUITY & TRUSTS Syllabus The nature of equity and the trust Express trusts o Certainty of intention‚ subject matter and objects o The beneficiary principle o The constitution of trusts o The duties of trustees and breach of trust Resulting trusts Quistclose trusts Constructive trusts Trusts of homes Personal liability to account Tracing Lecture - Course Documents 2009-10 1 Queen Mary University of London
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consent4. In conclusion as Matt did not in anyway‚ shape or form accept the offer‚ and was silent when the offer was made the contract between Michael and Matt is invalid. As between Michael and Matt‚ is promissory estoppel relevant? Give reasons. Is promissory Estoppel
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