Full Description
This new edition of this comprehensive text has been substantially updated in the light of developments since the last edition. The main changes include treatment of Trustee legislation enacted in 1999 and 2000, the state of play in the dynamic area of tracing, and constructive trusteeship and restitution. Containing extensive reference to contemporary views, this book contextualizes the key issues which are currently influencing and informing the subject's development and direction. It also has suggestions for further reading that encourage students to engage effectively with the latest literature on the subject.
Contents
1. History and Outline of Equitable Jurisdiction; 2. Nature and Classification of Trusts; 3. Constitution of Trusts and Covenants to Settle; 4. The Three Certainties and the Significance of the 'Beneficiary Principle'; 5. Formalities and Other Requirements for Validity; 6. Perpetuities; 7. An Introduction to Resulting and Constructive Trusts; 8. Resulting Trusts, Gifts and Non-Charitable Unincorporated Associations and Pensions Funds; 9. Beneficial Interests in the Family Home: A Case Study; 10. Secret and Half Trusts (and Constructive and Resulting Trusts); 11. Equitable Fraud and the Constructive Trust; 12. An Introduction to Charity; 13. Legal Definition of Charity; 14. Cy Pres; 15. The Office of Trustee: Commencement and Termination; 16. Powers, Discretions, and Duties of Trustees; 17. Breach of Trust; 18. Variation of Trusts; 19. Remedies
