Intended as a study aid for law students, covering law subjects at every level from A Level and degree level to Law Society and Bar exams, this book on equity and trusts is part of the "SWOT" series. "SWOT"s point out the problems which will be encountered by the student throughout the course,indicating the common pitfalls which contribute to under-achievement or failure in exams. The books in the series are written by experienced law lecturers who are themselves examiners. Years of watching students make the same mistakes time after time have convinced them that these mistakes could be avoided if students followed a carefully structured approach to exam technique. "SWOT"s enable readers to face their exams with confidence and increase their chances of success. This volume should help the student understand one of the more difficult areas of law. It explains in detail the subjects most likely to be examined. As with other books in the series, this book advises on how to plan revision, prepare for tutorials and succeed in examinations. It will prove aninvaluable aid to the successful and productive completion of any equity and trusts course. The fifth edition has been updated to include new material dealing with the nature of equitable rights and an additional chapter on equitable remedies.
The information is clearly presented in a logical structure and the following features support learning helping you to advance with confidence: Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you ...
This book explains the facts and associated case law for: • The nature of a trust, the creation of express private trusts and purpose trusts • Constitution of trusts • Types of trust: secret, protective and discretionary, resulting ...
'Understanding Equity & Trusts' provides an accessible, readable and comprehensive overview of the main themes in this dynamic area of the law.
Harries v Church Commissioners [1992] 1 WLR 1241 The Church Commissioners are the trustees of the Church of england. They already had an ethical investment policy and already avoided investments in armaments, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, ...
KEY CASE: hunteR V moss [1994] 3 ALL ER 215 Moss was the registered holder of 950 shares in Moss Electrical Co Ltd. Moss orally declared that he would hold fifty of these shares on trust for Hunter under Hunter's contract of employment ...
Concise and authoritative analysis enables students to grasp the principles of trusts, develop the confidence to engage fully with thesubject area, and excel in their studies.Virgo approaches the topics with unparalleled clarity and ...
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.
This is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on the law of trusts and equitable remedies.
Graham Virgo overcomes the complex issues in the study of trusts and equity with unparalleled clarity, offering a rigorous and insightful commentary on the law and its contemporary contexts.
The ideal companion both for getting up to speed with a new topic of law and preparing for law exams. This is the law in a nutshell!