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This module examines the law of equity and trusts, the creation and operation of trusts, equitable obligations, charities and remedies

Introduction to equity and trusts, equitable maxims, gifts of trusts, the requirements of a valid express trust, presumptions of resulting trusts, powers and duties of trustees, breach of fiduciary obligations including restitution and tracing, constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel, charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts, legacies to unincorporated associations, equitable doctrines and remedies

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. demonstrate comprehensive and accurate knowledge and understanding of those aspects of the law of equity and trusts identified in the indicative syllabus above and form a critical judgement on areas of controversy within the topics studied;

2. demonstrate comprehensive and accurate knowledge and understanding of the social and political policy considerations which underpin the development, philosophy and processes of equity and its relationship to the common law;

3. critically analyse complex problems in the law of equity and trusts, apply the legal principles studied to these problems, evaluate competing arguments or solutions and present well supported conclusions, both orally and in writing;

4. read and study primary and secondary sources of the law of equity and trusts, with minimal staff guidance; critically analyse, interpret, evaluate and synthesise information from a variety of sources;

5. identify sources for research and further develop a strategy for research using standard and electronic research tools

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.