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Book SynopsisTrusts & Equity continues to offer a comprehensive and user-friendly approach, providing a concise route through what can be a challenging area of the law. Drawing on years of experience, Gary Watt encourages students to actively engage with the subject and think critically about its central issues, outlining the key perspectives with clarity and rigour.Digital formats and resourcesThis edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- The online resources include: Video lectures presented by Gary Watt, providing an introduction to key areas of debate within the subject Essay questions and problem scenarios with accompanying answer guidance, along with general guidance on answering these kinds of questions to enable you t
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This is an excellent textbook which strikes a perfect balance. Watt has a wonderful writing style which makes complex issues understandable for all students, making this textbook an invaluable study aid. * Dr Claire-Michelle Smyth, University of Brighton *
Once again, Gary Watt has produced one of the leading texts in equity and trusts. Watt is able to present complex ideas and notions clearly and simply, and students will be sure to benefit from this excellent textbook. * Dr Tom Frost, University of Sussex *
Watt focuses on the relevant areas of equity and trusts, providing readers with a broad, but nevertheless rigorous, knowledge and understanding of the subject area. An accessible and important source of information. All in all, a very good book. * Dr Lloyd Brown, University of Birmingham *
Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction to Trusts and Equity 1: Foundations 2: Trusts in context Part II: Creation and Recognition of Trusts 3: Trusts created expressly 4: Effective disposition of benefit: constitution of trusts 5: Ineffective disposition of benefit: resulting trusts 6: Formality, perpetuity, and illegality: trust creation and public policy I 7: Charity: trust creation and public policy II 8: Constructive trusts and informal trusts of land Part III: The Regulation of Trusts 9: Flexibility of benefit 10: The fiduciary duty 11: Fulfilling and filling the office of trustee 12: Trustee investment 13: Breach of trust: the personal liability of trustees Part IV: Trusts and Third Parties 14: Tracing and recovering trust property 15: The equitable personal liability of strangers to the trust Part V: Equity 16: Equitable maxims, doctrines, and remedies
