Snell's Equity

Snell's Equity provides in-depth commentary and analysis of the law of equity and offers interpretation of how the different rules can be applied to property (trusts, assets, securities). It is the most comprehensive book on this subject and is frequently cited in court.

• Examines the nature and maxims of equity.
• Wide coverage from historical tradition to modern developments.
• Interprets the principles and their application in different modern situations.
• Considers all new legislative and case developments.
• Covers the three main substantive fields of equity jurisdiction: trusts, the administration of assets and securities, particularly mortgages.
• Takes into account the growing application of trusts and fiduciary obligations in commercial contexts.
• Clear narrative with logical progression of principles and definitions to application in practice and remedies.

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• 1. The Nature, History and Courts of Equity
• 2. Equitable Property
• 3. Assignment of Choses in Action
• 4. Priorities

• 5. The Maxims of Equity
• 6. The Equitable Doctrines

• 7. Fiduciaries
• 8. Fraud, Undue Influence And Unconscionable Transactions
• 9. Breach of Confidence
• 10. Powers—General Principles
• 11. Specific Powers: Powers of Appointment
• 12. Estoppel
• 13. Penalties and Forfeiture

• 14. Introduction
• 15. Rescission
• 16. Rectification
• 17. Specific Performance
• 18. Injunction
• 19. Appointment of Receivers by the Court
• 20. Injunction

• 21. Definition and Classification of Trusts
• 22. Private Express Trusts
• 23. Charitable Trusts
• 24. Trusts Arising To Enforce An Informally Expressed Intention
• 25. Resulting Trusts
• 26. Trusts Arising from Wrongs
• 27. Appointment, Retirement and Removal of Trustees
• 28. Specific Powers: The Administrative Powers of Trustees
• 29. The Duties and Discretions of Trustees
• 30. Breach of Trust

• 31. Collection and Realisation of Assets
• 32. Payment of Debts
• 33. Distribution of Assets
• 34. Remedies
• 35. Legacies
• 36. The Nature and Classification of Securities
• 37. Creation and Setting Aside of Mortgages
• 38. The Rights and Interest of the Mortgagor
• 39. The Rights and Interest of the Mortgagee
• 40. Floating Charges
• 41. Priorities of Mortgages
• 42. Discharge of Mortgages
• 43. Pledges
• 44. Liens
• 45. Suretyship

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