‘Extravagant and reckless’ wives and indebted husbands: examining the equity of exoneration

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Jackson, A. 2018. ‘Extravagant and reckless’ wives and indebted husbands: examining the equity of exoneration. Trusts & Trustees. 24 (5), pp. 427-443. https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/tty052
AuthorsJackson, A.
Abstract

In Armstrong v Onyearu, the Court of Appeal considered the equity of exoneration and, in particular, whether it would apply in circumstances where the wife had received an indirect benefit from the loan. Reflecting on that judgment, this article examines the nature of the equity of exoneration, its legal basis and the economic, social, and political context in which it operates. It will conclude that, while the equity of exoneration may offer some protection to a surety wife, it favours women who are financially independent, as opposed to those who stay at home or support their husbands in business.

JournalTrusts & Trustees
Journal citation24 (5), pp. 427-443
ISSN1363-1780
Year2018
PublisherOxford University Press
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/tty052
Web address (URL)https://doi.org/10.1093/tandt/tty052
Publication dates
Online20 Apr 2018
Print01 Jun 2018
Publication process dates
Deposited23 Apr 2018
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