Principles of Equity and Trusts is a concise new textbook from Alastair Hudson - the author of the definitive classic, Equity and Trusts. Through clear and careful analysis, the author explains what the law is, its foundational principles, and its social and economic effect. By beginning with the core principles on which this field is based, even the most complex academic debates concerning express, resulting and constructive trusts, the family home, charities law and other equitable doctrines become comprehensible and interesting. This book offers a fresh, lively and often humorous account of Equity and Trusts. Through easy-to-follow worked examples and analysis of the case law, Alastair helps you to answer problem questions and to prepare coursework. The author shows how the law affects real people in real situations. Each chapter begins with a clear and concise introduction to the core principles. It contains numbered headings for ease of navigation and advice on studying this subject. Students also have access to Professor Hudson’s ever-popular supporting website which has had hundreds of thousands of hits over the years. It has over 50 brief podcasts on key issues which have been specially re-recorded to coincide with the publication of this book. That website also contains detailed lectures, a variety of videos explaining the law and guidance on tackling assessments. Characterised by the passion and enthusiasm for his subject matter that make Alastair Hudson’s classic textbook so popular, Principles of Equity and Trusts is sure to be a winner with both academics and students alike.
Graham Virgo overcomes the complex issues in the study of trusts and equity with unparalleled clarity, offering a rigorous and insightful commentary on the law and its contemporary contexts.
The Principles of Equity & Trusts
In Hunter v Moss (1994), the English Court of Appeal considered whether a trust 'over 5% of the issued capital of the company' exhibited certainty of subject matter because there was no indication as to which specific shares the ...
... or because it is not clear what the trustees are to do in carrying out the trust and the court is unable to execute the trust.4 In older cases, ... 5 Pearson vLehman Brothers Finance SA [2010] EWHC 2914 (Ch), [245] (Briggs I).
Principles of the Law of Equity and Trusts in Ireland
Principles of Equity and Trusts Law in Hong Kong
Principles of Equity and Trusts Law in Hong Kong
IRC [1960] AC 1 The appellants were bare trustees acting on behalf of Mr Hunter. In 1949 he created six settlements in favour of his five grandchildren and one for his future grandchildren. In February 1955 he transferred 18,000 shares ...
Designed to equip students with a sound and thorough understanding of the principles of law of equity trusts. Covering all jursdictions, the authors demistyfy the key principles in this complex area.
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