UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

LAW4567 Equitable issues in property dealings

Faculty of Law

LAW4567 Equitable issues in property dealings is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Semester 1; Clayton
Assessment: No exam; 3 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

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Requisites

Before LAW4567

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After LAW4567

No unit lists LAW4567 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Students who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of law study.

Students who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 54 credit points of law study.

Overview

This unit explores equitable issues arising in transactions dealing with property in both domestic and commercial scenarios. Topics may include vitiating factors and third-party impropriety in contracts, particularly those concerning the family home; duress, undue influence and unconscientious dealings; the rule in Yerkey v Jones; promissory and proprietary estoppel; and breach of confidence, including trade secrets and non-disclosure agreements. Through legal case studies, class discussion, group activities, and written assignments, you will develop the knowledge and skills to identify legal issues and apply the law in practical contexts. This unit will analyse ongoing developments in Australian jurisprudence.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	On campus

Assessment

In-class quizQuiz / Test
20%
Memorandum of adviceWritten
40%
Written assignmentWritten
40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of equitable issues in property and contract law within the Australian legal system, the broader contexts within which legal issues arise; the principles and values of justice; and contemporary developments in law.
2
Identify and articulate complex legal issues at the intersection of common law, equitable and statutory regimes; engage in critical analysis and balance practical, policy and theoretical perspectives through cognitive and creative skills.
3
Apply the intellectual and practical skills needed to interpret legal conclusions, as well as to research, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from appropriate sources.
4
Communicate in ways that are effective, cohesive and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences.

Workload and teaching

Seminars36 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources

See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW4567?

LAW4567 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is LAW4567 offered?

In 2027, LAW4567 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is LAW4567?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does LAW4567 have an exam?

No. LAW4567 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 4
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Law

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 2027