Subjects:

Equity and Trusts

Contents:

PART ONE EQUITY: GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Chapter 1: Nature of Equity

Chapter 2: Equitable Remedies

Chapter 3: Equitable Doctrines

PART TWO TRUSTS: NATURE OF A TRUST AND CREATION OF EXPRESS TRUSTS

Chapter 4: The Nature of a Trust

Chapter 5: Creating the Trusts: Certainties

Chapter 6: Creating the Trusts: Formalities

Chapter 7: Creating the Trust: Constitution of a Trust

Chapter 8: Secret and Half-Secret Trusts. Mutual wills

Chapter 9: Void and Voidable Trusts

PART THREE RESULTING AND CONSTRUCTIVE TRUSTS

Chapter 10: Resulting Trusts

Chapter 11: Constructive Trusts

Chapter 12: Trusts and the Family Home

PART FOUR PUBLIC TRUSTS

Chapetr 13: Charitable Trusts

Chapter 14: Administration of Charities

Chapter 15: Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts. Unincorporated Associations

PART FIVE TRUSTEESHIP AND BREACH OF TRUST

Chapter 16: Trusteeship

Chapter 17: Duties of Trustees

Chapter 18: Powers of Trustees

Chapter 19: Variation of Trusts

Chapter 20: Breach of Trust

PART SIX THE FLAVOUR OF EQUITY

Chapter 21 The Maxims of Equity

Chapter 22: The future of Equity

Appendices:

1. Guidance in answering questions in equity and trusts.

2. Specimen examination questions and points for inclusion in the answers

3. Specimen trusts: trust deed, trust in a will.

Appendix One: Answering examination questions in Equity and Trusts

Appendic Two: Specimen points for inclusion in answers

Appendix Three: Hints on answering exam questions

This new textbook on equity and trusts law has been designed to cover all the main topics on undergraduate courses comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision.

The book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject. Key features of this book include: a clear and accessible introduction to this often difficult to grasp subject, which maps well onto course syllabuses; covers key contemporary cases and issues in the media to engage students' interest; and includes critical discussion and analysis so that students are exposed to the issues and debates in the subject.

Comparative approach examining developments from US and Commonwealth jurisdictions allows students to reflect on UK perspectives within a global context. Each chapter includes flow charts, diagrams, chapter summaries, guidelines on answering typical examination questions. Inclusion of specimen documents on trusts allows students to see real examples. Companion website with regular bi-annual updates ensures the book remains as current as possible. Color text design helps readers navigate easily through the text.