The established authority on equity, Snell provides in-depth commentary and analysis of the law of equity and offers interpretation of how the different rules can be applied to property.
* Deals with equitable principles and remedies and their application in trusts, probate and mortgages
* Examines the nature of equity and the maxims of equity
* Offers expert interpretation of the rules of equity and how they can be applied in different situations
* Arranged by topics in which equity is used
* Goes through all new developments including the Trustee Act 2000 and latest case law
* Discusses dealings with equity including assignments of choses in action, and priorities
* Analyses the five ancient equitable doctrines of conversion, reconversion, election, performance and satisfaction
* Assesses the situations in which equity has intervened to safeguard those who, by their status or their circumstances, are in need of protection
* Considers a wide range of equitable remedies