ABSTRACT
Q Describe the development of common law in England Q Explain the reasons for the growth of equity Q Describe the contribution made to the law by equity Q Understand the nature of a trust Q Distinguish between rights in law and rights in equity Q Explain the doctrine of notice Q Describe the reasons why certain aspects of land law were reformed in 1925 and
describe the main aspects of those reforms
2.1 Common law and equity Historically, England had two systems of law. Initially, there was common law. Common law was very successful at fi rst as it brought consistency and some measure of fairness, but it was also shown to be defective and a new system of law called ‘equity’ grew to supplement common law.
