
- 602 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Principles of Equity and Trusts
About this book
This is the second edition of Principles of Equity and Trusts , the 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title Page
- Dedication Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Outline contents Page
- Detailed contents Page
- Preface Page
- Introduction: learning equity and trusts Page
- Glossary Page
- Table of cases Page
- Table of legislation Page
- Part 1 Fundamentals
- Part 2 The creation of express trusts
- Part 3 The role of the trustees
- Part 4 Trusts implied by law
- Part 5 Trusts of land and of the home
- Part 6 Breach of trust and tracing
- Part 7 Commercial uses of trusts
- Part 8 Charities
- Part 9 Equitable remedies
- Part 10 Academic themes in equity and trusts
- Bibliography
- Index