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Book SynopsisThe Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law.The Law of Trusts provides a concise, yet academically rigorous, textbook that skilfully engages with both controversial and complex issues within the subject. James Penner offers perceptive analysis and original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a challenging subject. Drawing on a variety of learning features, including summaries of key issues discussed in each chapter, must-read cases, assessment questions, and carefully selected further reading, this approachable and thorough textbook equips students with the tools they need to engage critically with the subject.Digital formats and resourcesThe twelfth edition is available for s
Table of ContentsPart I: The Express Trust 1: Historical origins of the trust 2: Basic principles 3: Trusts and powers 4: Modern discretionary trusts 5: Certainty 6: Constitution 7: The beneficiary principle 8: The trust up and running 9: Formalities Part II: Resulting Trusts and Bare Trusts 10: Resulting trusts 11: Bare trusts subject to contractual obligations and agency mandates Part III: Liabilities Arising from Breach of Trust and Fiduciary Obligations 12: Following, tracing, and claiming 13: The trustee's liability for breach of trust 14: Fiduciary relationships 15: Third party liability for breach of trust and fiduciary obligations 16: Restitution, unjust enrichment, and the law of trusts Part IV: Constructive Trusts 17: Constructive trusts and informal trusts of family property Part V: Charity 18: The law governing charities
