Trusts and Equity, 10th Edition

Author: Gary Watt
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192869630

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198854142
Published In: April 2023
Format: Paperback , 656 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Trusts and Equity continues to offer a comprehensive and user-friendly approach, providing a concise route through what can be a challenging area of the law. Drawing on years of experience, Gary Watt encourages students to actively engage with the subject and think critically about its central issues, outlining the key perspectives with clarity and rigour.

Online Resources accompany this book, providing additional support for both students and lecturers.

Online Resources

Three video lectures presented by Gary Watt, providing an introduction to key areas of debate within the subject
Essay questions and problem scenarios with accompanying answer guidance, along with general guidance on answering these kinds of questions to enable you to improve
Key legal developments in the law post-publication to keep you up to date
Multiple choice questions to enable you to test your newfound knowledge
Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid your understanding
Flashcard glossary to help test your knowledge of key terms

Part I: Introduction to Trusts and Equity
1: Foundations
2: Trusts in context

Part II: Creation and Recognition of Trusts
3: Trusts created expressly
4: Effective disposition of benefit: constitution of trusts
5: Ineffective disposition of benefit: resulting trusts
6: Formality, perpetuity, and illegality: trust creation and public policy I
7: Charity: trust creation and public policy II
8: Constructive trusts and informal trusts of land

Part III: The Regulation of Trusts
9: Flexibility of benefit
10: The fiduciary duty
11: Fulfilling and filling the office of trustee
12: Trustee investment
13: Breach of trust: the personal liability of trustees

Part IV: Trusts and Third Parties
14: Tracing and recovering trust property
15: The equitable personal liability of strangers to the trust

Part V: Equity
16: Equitable maxims, doctrines, and remedies