| Description |
xxxii, 494 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Law and equity and an introduction to the trust -- The nature of the trust: its operation and applications in society and economy -- Constitution of trusts and covenants to settle -- The three certainties and the significance of the 'beneficiary principle '98 -- Formalities and other requirements for validity -- Perpetuities -- Introduction to resulting and constructive trusts -- Resulting trusts, gifts to non-charitable unincorporated associations and pensions funds -- Beneficial interests in the family home: a case study -- Secret and half-secret trusts (and constructive and resulting trusts) -- Equitable fraud and the constructive trust -- An introduction to charity -- The legal definition of charity -- Cy près -- The office of trustee: commencement and termination -- Powers, discretions and duties of trustees -- Variation of trusts -- Breach of trust -- Remedies |
| Summary |
"This book focuses on the key themes of an undergraduate course in equity and trusts, and has been thoroughly updated and revised to enhance accessibility. Complex issues are explained clearly but without over-simplification, and students are encouraged to engage critically with the material through real-life issues, key scholarship, and consideration of current theoretical perspectives."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2005 |
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Includes index |
| Subject |
Trusts and trustees -- England.
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Trusts and trustees -- Wales.
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| Author |
Todd, Paul, 1954-
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| LC no. |
2007000862 |
| ISBN |
9780199203260 paperback |
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0199203261 paperback |
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