Trusts and Equity

"Trusts and Equity" provides a straightforward and readable exposition of the key principles of the law of trusts and equity. The book demystifies this complex subject through clear explanation and focus on contemporary applications of the trust. Features: clear explanation of the equitable concepts underlying trust law provides students with good understanding of the basic principles; brings the subject to life for students by exploring the continuing importance of trusts today,...
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"Trusts and Equity" provides a straightforward and readable exposition of the key principles of the law of trusts and equity. The book demystifies this complex subject through clear explanation and focus on contemporary applications of the trust. Features: clear explanation of the equitable concepts underlying trust law provides students with good understanding of the basic principles; brings the subject to life for students by exploring the continuing importance of trusts today, within modern commercial contexts; and case law summaries enable students to quickly access the main points of cases, and consider the principles of the law in action. New to this edition: It is updated with commentary on important recent case law such as Lavelle v Lavelle [2004] on the presumption of advancement, Clark v Cutland [2003] & Gwembe Valley Development Corporation v Koshy (No3) [2004] on directors liabilities, Mortimer v Bailey (2004) EWCA Civ 1514 on injunctions and delay, Pesticcio v Huet [2004] on undue influence and Abacus Trust Co (Isle of Man) v Barr [2003] on trustee's discretions. It offers consideration of the reform proposals to the tax system for trusts issued in August 2004.; This book also provides: an up-to-date discussion of draft Charities Bill; coverage of the Civil Partnership Bill 2004; new section on Capital and Income in trusts in relation to the Law Commission Consultation Paper; end of chapter summaries to help students reflect on what they have learn and revise for exams; new text design with clearer headings that allow students to follow the text with ease; an extended companion website with sample exam questions and outline answers, links to useful online legal resources, glossary of terms, and regular updates to the book. Nigel Stockwell, BA, LLB, Barrister, is a Senior Lecturer in Law, and Richard Edwards, LLB, LLM was formerly a Principal Lecturer in Law, both at Anglia Polytechnic University. About this series: A framework for successful learning!Longman's established "Foundations Studies in Law" series prides itself on its clarity of content, engaging case summaries and reference to contemporary issues. With coverage ideally suited to undergraduate and graduate diploma law students, and a wealth of learning support, these texts do more for students of law.; For engaging and comprehensive presentation of the rules of law across the LLB Foundation subjects, turn to the "Foundation Studies in Law" series. Other titles currently available in this series: "Constitutional and Administrative Law," "Law of Tort," "Law of the European Union," "Land Law," "Law of Contract," and "Criminal Law."