The Law of Trusts

NOTE EDITORE

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. The Law of Trusts provides a concise, yet academically rigorous, textbook that skilfully engages with both controversial and complex issues within the subject. James Penner offers perceptive analysis and original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a challenging subject. Drawing on a variety of learning features, including summaries of key issues discussed in each chapter, must-read cases, assessment questions, and carefully selected further reading, this approachable and thorough textbook equips students with the tools they need to engage critically with the subject. Digital formats and resources The twelfth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · The online resources include: bi-annual updates on the latest key developments in equity & trusts, and self-test questions on key topics, with feedback, providing an opportunity for students to test and consolidate their learning.

SOMMARIO

1 - Historical origins of the trust2 - Basic principles3 - Trusts and powers4 - Modern discretionary trusts5 - Certainty6 - Constitution7 - The beneficiary principle8 - The trust up and running9 - Formalities10 - Resulting trusts11 - Bare trusts subject to contractual obligations and agency mandates12 - Following, tracing, and claiming13 - The trustee's liability for breach of trust14 - Fiduciary relationships15 - Third party liability for breach of trust and fiduciary obligations16 - Restitution, unjust enrichment, and the law of trusts17 - Constructive trusts and informal trusts of family property18 - The law governing charities

AUTORE

J E Penner is Kwa Geok Choo Professor of Property Law, National University of Singapore, and Barrister of Lincoln's Inn. He completed his first degree in genetics (BSc UWO) before continuing his academic studies in law and legal philosophy (LLB Toronto, DPhil Oxon). He has a strong reputation in this field and has taught trusts in the UK, Canada, the Bahamas, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780192855008
• Collana: Core Texts Series
• Dimensioni: 247 x 24.0 x 170 mm Ø 804 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 544