Equity and Trusts has quickly established itself as a market leader due to it clarity, insight and accessibility in what is perhaps the most complex of legal areas. Hudson's scholarly account of the subject makes this text sufficiently authoritative for trust practitioners but also provides a comprehensible introduction for a student audience. As in previous editions, the traditional doctrines are analyzsed in the context of current issues and the book's progressive approach intersperses discussion of the core ideas with clear examples. This fourth edition has been extensively rewritten and includes new chapters on: understanding the trust certainty in the creation of express trusts the rights of beneficiaries and the beneficiary principle, formalities in the creation of express trusts, constructive trusts breach of trust miscellaneous equitable remedies. Individual essays on the nature of express trusts, the law on fiduciaries, family law, human rights law and equity draw together the main principles while examining related questions of restitution and social justice. This book is essential reading for all those seeking a modern approach to this crucial area of law.
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.
The book is set out in a logical structure which corresponds to the typical undergraduate course in equity and trusts, and is linked by engaging commentary and stimulating questions together with questions for further study.The fourth ...
Linked together by Gary Watt's engaging commentary, this is an essential resource for a subject that is heavily case law based.
Gary Watt provides detailed and conceptual analysis of the complex area of trusts and equity. Emphasis on the modern commercial context and abundant cultural references, ensure students find Watt's approach a stimulating and inspiring read.
This revised and updated text contains a range of relevant interesting case law, statutory material, academic extracts and official proposals for law reform.
The text is aimed at engaging the reader's imagination through the use of diagrams, charts and references toextra-legal materials including news items and extracts from artistic, including literary, works.
Also new to this edition are around thirty new cases on subjects as diverse as mortgage fraud, money laundering, tax avoidance, defrauding trade creditors, solicitors acting in conflict of interest and disputes over domestic property.Online ...
The purpose of the Briefcase series is to provide a summary of the most essential cases within each subject of an undergraduate law degree or Common Professional Examination course.
Briefcase on Equity & Trusts
'Equity and Trusts Law Directions' is an authoritative yet lively text with an emphasis on explaining clearly the key topics covered on equity and trusts courses.