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Equity & Trusts Textbook 6th Edition

Equity & Trusts Textbook 6th Edition

Author: Michael Haley; Lara McMurtry
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
ISBN: 9780414078291

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414060265
Published In: September 2020
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Equity & Trusts presents a clear and current picture of the law of equity and trusts, with comprehensive coverage that assumes no pre-existing knowledge of the topic by the reader.

Equity & Trusts:

Presents a detailed account of the law of equity and trusts, placing the subject in its modern context
Takes account of the latest legislative and case law developments
Combines in-depth commentary with critical analysis to give more than just a guide to the law
Mirrors the structure of a traditional equity and trusts course for ease of use during studies
Illustrates how the law operates in practice
Gives examples to aid understanding of the more complex and technical areas
Offers a short guide to further reading at the end of each chapter
Contains a glossary of key terms at the start of the work

New to this Edition:

on a general level, recent developments in relation to Stack v Dowden, dishonest assistance in a breach of trust, the role of the constructive trust where property is acquired by joint venture or unlawful killing, names and arms clauses, advancing charitable purposes, and the grant or refusal of injunctive relief
in the specific context of resulting trusts, a revamped chapter including an updated analysis of the Quistclose trust and a range of new cases addressing inter alia, the residual role of the purchase money resulting trust, the operation of the presumption of advancement and the scope of the illegality defence post-Patel v Mirza
on breach of trust and the personal liability of trustees, a closer examination of equitable compensation post-Target and Redler, incorporating a host of new cases at Court of Appeal level Equity & Trusts is an indispensable resource for all those studying law at degree or graduate diploma level.

An Introduction

The Three Certainties

Constitution of Trusts

Formalities and the Perpetuity Rules

Post-Mortem Trusts: Mutual Wills and Secret Trusts

Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts

Charitable Trusts

Cy-pres

Resulting Trusts

Constructive Trusts

Trusts of the Family Home

The Appointment, Retirement and Removal of Trustees