Subjects:

Equity and Trusts

Contents:

1. The Birth of Equity and the History of the Trust

2. Maxims of Equity

3. The Different Types of Trusts

4. The Duties of Trustees with Special Referenc to Investment

5. Maintenance and Advancement

6. Appointment of Trustees

7. Trusts and Powers and the Three Certainties

8. The Formality Requirements and Incompletely Constituted Trusts

9. The Disposal of Property upon Death Secret Trusts

10. Resulting Trusts

11. Charitable Trusts

12. Variation of Trust

13. Breach of Trust

14. Constructive Trusts

15. Trusts of the Family Home

16. Equitable Remedies

Complete Equity and Trusts provides a blend of explanatory text, cases and materials making it ideal for students new to equity and trusts. In this student-centered and approachable text, complex topics are explained clearly and succinctly. Well-integrated extracts from essential case law illustrate the key legal principles and precedents, and demonstrate their significance. A range of learning features stimulate active engagement with the subject and support students' understanding of the law.

• Written in an informal style with engaging learning features including key points highlighted throughout the text which aid students' understanding of the subject
• Key cases and materials are integrated in the text providing students with a complete stand-alone resource
• Clear structure and two-colour design aid navigation allow for a clear distinction between commentary and cases
• Thinking points and end-of-chapter questions encourage students to test and reinforce their own learning and provide areas for discussion
• Problem questions with suggested answers on the online resource centre, engage student by relating theory to real life and encourage a firm grounding in the subject
• Controversial areas are flagged in the narrative and the discussion questions alert students to areas of debate