LW202-_-__ : Equity and Trusts

Equity and Trusts introduces students to foundational principles governing the law of trusts. The module encompasses the historical development of equity, equitable principles and equitable remedies, and considers the social and legal contexts in which trusts arise.
Students are encouraged to fully engage with the subject matter through an analysis of key concepts, cases and contemporary judicial/academic debate.
Tutorials and assessments have been specifically designed to enhance analytical, reflective, critical reasoning, research and communication skills.



Syllabus

Equity
Equitable Principles
The Nature of Trusts
Express Private Trusts
Capacity
Certainties
Formalities
Constitution
Variation of Trusts
Trustees Powers and Duties
Breach of Trust
Remedies for Breach of Trust
Equitable remedies
Constructive Trusts
Resulting Trusts
Mutual Wills
Secret Trusts
Private Purpose Trusts
Public (Charitable) Trusts
Personal Injury Trusts
Pension Trusts