Subjects:

Equity and Trusts

Contents:

1. History and Outline of Equitable Jurisdiction

2. Nature and Classification of Trusts

3. Constitution of Trusts and Covenants to Settle

4. The Three Certainties and the Significance of the Beneficiary Principle

5. Formalities and Other Requirements for Validity

6. Perpetuities

7. Introduction to Constructive and Resulting Trusts

8. Resulting Trusts, Gifts to Non-charitable Unincorporated Associations and Pension Funds

9. Beneficial Interests in the Family Home: A case study

10. Secret and Half-Trusts (and Constructive and Resulting Trusts)

11. Equitable Fraud and the Constructive Trust

12. An Introduction to Charity

13. Legal Definition of Charity

14. Cy pres

15. The Office of Trustee: Commencement and Termination

16. Powers, Discretions and Duties of Trustees

17. Variation of Trusts

18. Breach of Trust

19. Remedies

Focused on the key themes of an undergraduate course in trusts and with an analytical approach to the subject, this book has been thoroughly updated and re-worked to enhance accessibility whilst stimulating thought and insight for students. Complex issues are explained clearly but without over-simplification in this comprehensive account of trusts law which mirrors the focus of trusts teaching in universities, and seeks to engage students critically through real-life issues, key scholarship and theoretical considerations.

To further help students excel in this subject, expanded further reading sections and end-of-chapter questions are included alongside analysis of selected readings to guide the interested reader to relevant sources and ideas. Real-life examples of the application of the law of trusts are highlighted throughout. Alongside reference to the latest scholarship in trusts, consideration of theoretical perspectives has been expanded to provide a fresh and stimulating exposition.

New to this edition:-

• End-of-chapter reading includes more references to the latest scholarship and theoretical perspectives in trusts law, enriching students' understanding of the topics
• Expanded chapter on Remedies reflects the increasing prominence of this area on undergraduate degree courses
• Chapters on Charity, Co-ownership and Trusteeship have been significantly reworked to reflect their extensive development or re-orientation on account of legislative change, proposals for reform and broader policy 'movements'
• Materials explaining the nature and classification of trusts have been revised and expanded to reflect current trends in coverage on undergraduate degree courses

• The Online Resource Centre provides updates, web links, essay questions and answer guidance, and summaries of selected further reading.