Malhotra v Tiwari [2005] VSC 25

Trusts - Whether express trust exists based on representations made - Whether first defendant can rely on non est factum in regard to written representation - Whether principles of promissory estoppel apply - Brisbane City Council v Attorney-General for Queensland [1979] AC 411, Walton's Stores v Maher [1988] HCA 7; 164 CLR 387, The Commonwealth v Verwayen (1990) 170 CLR 394, Property Law Act 1958 s 53(1)(b). Unclean hands - Whether right relied upon existed by virtue of illegal or unconscionable conduct - Presumption of advancement rebutted - Ability of Court to mould appropriate relief - Myers v Casey [1913] HCA 50; (1913) 17 CLR 90.

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