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Unconscionability: A Unifying Theme in Equity

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Journal Citation[2008] 72 Conv, Issue 5 2008, 401

Conveyancer and Property La yer! "ssue # $%%&: Unconscionable is a ord of immediate appeal toan equity la yer! but it is essential to be clear on hat the ord means! due to its lac' of use ineveryday situations by non(la yers

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Published )ate21 Nove)(e 2008Author

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