Worthington, Sarah

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Equity is traditionally regarded as the 'conscience' of the law, though emphasis is usually placed on the law of trusts. This book provides an outline of the basic principles of equity, illustrated by historical and contemporary examples of equity's operation.

Dual legal systems: common law and equity -- Legal systems and legal rights -- Creating property -- Amplifying property rights -- Restricting personal autonomy -- Supplementing civil wrongs -- Reviewing promises -- Enforcing promises -- Correcting misconceived transfers -- Movin…

"Sarah Worthington's Equity sets out the basic principles of equity, and illustrates them by reference to commercial and domestic examples of their operation. The book comprehensively and succinctly describes the role of equity in creating and developing rights and obligations, …