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Book SynopsisA considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Equity & Trusts Law Directions offers the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence. Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won''t overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: we''ll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, the authors provide di
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition An excellent text as an introduction to this subject. Accessible, authoritative and in a readable style. Without equal in the marketplace * Benjamin Jones, University Of South Wales *
It is excellent. Clear, well-spaced, and the use of colour is helpful and writing style is engaging. There is plenty to stimulate interest and reflection. * Pamela Henderson, Nottingham Trent University *
Table of Contents1: Introduction to equity and trusts 2: Understanding trusts 3: Capacity and formality requirements 4: Certainty requirements 5: The constitution of trusts 6: Public policy limitations on the formation of trusts 7: Purpose trusts 8: Charitable trusts 9: Variation of trusts 10: Trustee appointments 11: The nature of trusteeship 12: Trustees' duties 13: Maintenance and advancement 14: Investment 15: Breach of trust: defences and relief 16: Resulting and constructive trusts 17: Informal trusts of land 18: Tracing 19: The equitable liability of strangers to the trust 20: Equity: doctrines and remedies
