Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity, 19th Edition

Hanbury & Martin: Modern Equity is a leading title on equity and trusts law, providing an up-to-date and modern account of this challenging area of the law.

Now in its nineteenth edition, it continues to be unparalleled in breadth of scope and wealth of detail. The work provides a critical commentary with full reference to materials from legal journals. Significant cases are discussed in order to provide readers with the facts they need and a clear explanation of difficult points. Hanbury & Martin covers more than any other equity textbook, featuring other aspects of equity, in particular equitable remedies, and doctrines such as estoppel and undue influence, not usually covered.

New for this Edition:-

• Examines all the latest case law, including Jones v Kernott on the family home; Sinclair Investments (UK) Ltd v Versailles Trade Finance Ltd on personal and proprietary remedies for breach of fiduciary duty; and Pitt v Holt on the jurisdiction to set aside a disposition by trustees or by a settlor on the ground of mistake.
• Discusses changes brought about by all recent legislation, including the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 and the Equality Act 2010, which abolishes the presumption of advancement. It also deals with the consolidating Charities Act 2011.
• Provides coverage of the latest Law Commission reports.