Ong on Specific Performance

Professor Denis Ong, author of the acclaimed works Trusts Law and Ong on Equity, addresses the complexities of Specific Performance in this book. In this erudite text, Professor Ong applies a forensic knowledge of the relevant case law, across Australian and international jurisdictions, resulting in a comprehensive analysis of Specific Performance.

Generally, the key principles of law are identified and the key cases discussed in detail, often critically but always pinpointing the most relevant parts of judgments for readers.

Preface  Table of Cases  Table of Statutes  1. What does Specific Performance Mean?  2. Requirements for the Making of an Order of Specific Performance  3. Examples of Contracts where Orders for Specific Performance Refused  4. The Doctrine of Part Performance  5. Specific Performance and Common Law Damages as Alternative Remedies  6. The Defence of "Hardship".

Denis Ong is a Professor of Law at Bond University. He has been teaching Equity and Trusts for over 35 years, at the Australian National University, Macquarie University and Bond University.

Prior to his appointment at Bond University, he was Head of the Law School at Macquarie University from 1987-1989.

In addition to Equity and Trusts he is also interested in the Law of Secured Transactions.