Book Overview: "Remedies in Equity" by David Wright and Samantha Hepburn

Key Themes and Content

"Remedies in Equity: The Laws of Australia" is a comprehensive reference book for practitioners and students focusing on the power of courts to award equitable relief in Australia. The book provides a clear and simple overview of key remedies in equity, covering various topics such as:

• Declarations: The process of obtaining a declaration from the court.
• Specific Performance: The remedy where the court orders a party to perform a specific act.
• Rescission: The remedy that seeks to undo a contract or transaction.
• Injunctions: Orders from the court that require a party to do or refrain from doing something.
• Compensation and Damages: Remedies for financial losses or injuries.
• Tracing: The process of identifying and recovering assets that have been misappropriated.
• Taking Accounts: The process of determining the balance of accounts between parties.
• Delivery Up, Cancellation, and Rectification: Remedies related to the return of property, cancellation of contracts, and rectification of documents.

The book includes extensive case examples and factual discussions to complement its thorough examination of established principles. It also covers the latest judicial decisions and any statutory modifications of the remedies in equity. The authors identify critical matters that can affect the exercise of a court’s discretion and when remedies in equity may or may not be available.

Authors and Expertise

The book is authored by David Wright, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law of the University of Adelaide, and Dr. Samantha Hepburn, an Associate Professor at Deakin University. Both authors have compiled a readable and authoritative analysis of the practical issues that arise in seeking remedies in equity.

Edition and Publication Details

The book is the second edition, published on November 11, 2019. It is published by Law Book Co. of Australasia and is part of Title 15 “Equity” of The Laws of Australia legal encyclopaedia. The ISBN is 9780455238609, and the RRP is $202.00.

Critical Reception

While specific reviews are not provided in the sources, the book is described as a comprehensive and authoritative reference for practitioners and students. Its inclusion in The Laws of Australia legal encyclopaedia and its detailed coverage of key remedies in equity suggest a high level of academic and professional respect.

Availability

The book is available in various formats, including paperback, book + eBook, and eBook - ProView. The prices vary depending on the format, with the paperback edition costing $202.00, the book + eBook edition costing $262.00, and the eBook costing $202.00.