Subjects:

Equity and Trusts

Contents:

An introduction to equity.

Equitable remedies.

The trust: characteristics, context and classification.

The three certainties.

Constitution of trusts.

Formalities.

Secret trusts.

Private purpose trusts.

Charitable trusts.

The cy-pres doctrine.

Resulting trusts.

Constructive trusts.

Trusts of land and the family home.

Appointment, retirement and removal of trustees.

Trustee's duties.

Trustee's powers.

Variations of trust.

Setting trusts aside.

Breach of trust.

Trusts is a subject that many at first find difficult, remote and lacking immediate relevance to the real world. The aim of this text is to provide a clear and current picture of the law of trusts, placing the subject where possible into its context. The book is designed specifically for undergraduates and those studying for the Common Professional Examination.

To aid understanding, diagrams as well as detailed examples are included within the text. Emphasis is given wherever possible to the practical application of legal principles and to key policy issues which operate to shape the future development of the law.