Bridgewater v Leahy

[1998] HCA 66
Judgment date
Case number
B12/1998
Before
Gleeson CJ, Gaudron, Gummow, Kirby, Callinan JJ
Catchwords

Equity – Unconscionable conduct – Inter vivos dispositions of land – Deed of forgiveness of debt – Overall improvident transaction – Existence of special disadvantage – Emotional dependence – Unconscionable retention of benefit.

Equity – Unconscionable conduct – Comparison with undue influence – Relevance of independent advice.

Equity – Undue influence – Comparison with undue influence in probate jurisdiction – Relevance of capacity.

Equity – Relief – Practical justice – Principle that those who seek equity must do equity – Setting aside of deed of forgiveness of debt – Allowance as condition of setting aside deed – Vendor's lien.