ABSTRACT

The extensively updated seventh edition of Unlocking Equity and Trusts will help you grasp the main concepts of Equity and Trusts with ease. Using straightforward language and explaining the law in a clear manner, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising.

 

Each chapter in the book contains:

  • Aims and objectives;
  • Activities such as self-test questions;
  • Charts of key facts to consolidate your knowledge;
  • Diagrams to aid memory and understanding;
  • Prominently displayed cases and judgements;
  • Chapter summaries;
  • Essay questions with answer plans;
  • Glossary of legal terms.

 

The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible to students coming to study a topic for the first time. All titles in the series follow the same formula and include the same features so students can move easily from one subject to another.

chapter 1|18 pages

Historical outlines of equity

chapter 2|20 pages

Introduction to trusts

chapter 3|38 pages

The ‘three certainties’ test

chapter 4|50 pages

Constitution of an express trust

chapter 6|18 pages

Discretionary trusts

chapter 7|42 pages

Resulting trusts

chapter 8|80 pages

Constructive trusts I

chapter 9|60 pages

Constructive trusts II – the family home

chapter 10|28 pages

Secret trusts and mutual wills

chapter 11|28 pages

Private purpose trusts

chapter 12|68 pages

Charitable trusts

chapter 14|46 pages

Duties and powers of trustees

chapter 15|22 pages

Variation of trusts

chapter 16|76 pages

Breach of trust