Full Description
Principles of Equity and Trusts is a concise new textbook from Alastair Hudson - the author of the definitive classic, Equity and Trusts. Through clear and careful analysis, the author explains what the law is, its foundational principles, and its social and economic effect. By beginning with the core principles on which this field is based, even the most complex academic debates concerning express, resulting and constructive trusts, the family home, charities law and other equitable doctrines become comprehensible and interesting. This book offers a fresh, lively and often humorous account of Equity and Trusts. Through easy-to-follow worked examples and analysis of the case law, Alastair helps you to answer problem questions and to prepare coursework. The author shows how the law affects real people in real situations. Each chapter begins with a clear and concise introduction to the core principles. It contains numbered headings for ease of navigation and advice on studying this subject. Students also have access to Professor Hudson's ever-popular supporting website which has had hundreds of thousands of hits over the years. It has over 50 brief podcasts on key issues which have been specially re-recorded to coincide with the publication of this book. That website also contains detailed lectures, a variety of videos explaining the law and guidance on tackling assessments.Characterised by the passion and enthusiasm for his subject matter that make Alastair Hudson's classic textbook so popular, Principles of Equity and Trusts is sure to be a winner with both academics and students alike.
Contents
Part 11. The Nature of Equity2. The Nature of TrustsPart 2: The Creation of Express Trusts3. The Three Certainties4. The Beneficiary Principle5. The Constitution of Trusts6. Secret Trusts7. Essay: The Paradox in Express TrustsPart 3: The Role of the Trustees8. The Duties of Trustees9. The Investment of Trusts10. The Management of Trusts Part 4: Trusts Implied by Law11. Resulting Trusts12. Constructive Trusts13. Proprietary estoppel14. Essay: FiduciariesPart 5: Trusts of Land and of the Home15. Trusts of Homes16. Trusts of Land17. Essay: A Politics of Trusts LawPart 6: Breach of Trust and Tracing18. Breach of Trust19. Strangers: dishonest assistance and unconscionable receipt 20. TracingPart 7: Commercial Uses of Trusts21. Commercial and international trusts law22. Quistclose TrustsPart 8: Charities23. CharitiesPart 9: Equitable Remedies24. InjunctionsPart 10: Academic Themes in Equity & Trusts25. Essay: Restitution of unjust enrichment26. Essay: The concept of conscience in equity27. Essay: Modern equity
