Equity and Trusts

Cod y Modiwl
LC24920
Teitl y Modiwl
Equity and Trusts
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Mr Edward Ditchfield
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
CT24920 neu CT34920 neu LC34920
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Mr Edward Ditchfield
Mrs Lauren Harvey
Ms Caroline Whitby

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Arholiad Semester Exam: 2 Awr 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Exam: 2 Awr 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Give students an understanding of the legal rules governing the establishment and management of Trusts.
  2. Introduce students to the analytical skills to appreciate and evaluate complex property transactions and concepts.
  3. Learn to develop logical skills, including the application of relevant information to solving complex legal problems​.

Disgrifiad cryno

Trusts are set up for many reasons, for instance joint ownership of the matrimonial home; to avoid the payment of tax; to provide for infants, the elderly or mentally disordered persons; or to protect people from their own excesses or what the settlor perceives to be their excesses. In these cases the trusts are set up deliberately and usually after considerable forethought and advice. In other cases, giving is spontaneous and here the law has to find a framework within which to administer the resulting fund. The role of trusts in promoting public policy and the increasing importance of trusts in commercial law is also considered. The role and availability of equitable remedies will be considered also.

Cynnwys

​Indicative content is:
(a). Equitable principles and remedies
development of equity and equitable remedies
reasons for the development of trusts
trusts as tax avoidance method
trusts as protective devices
trusts in commerce

(b). Remedies and the importance of interlocutory procedures in practice
injunctions: interlocutory, final and freezing injunctions and search orders
reservation of title and tracing
specific performance
damages in equity
account of profits

(c). The Law of Trusts

2. Trusts for the benefit of persons

(a) Creation of a trust
Capacity
requirement of certainty
Intention to create a trust
formalities
perpetuities

(b) Certainty of beneficiaries
Trusts and Powers
nature of the beneficial interest

(c) Certainty of property

3. Succession

4. Charitable Trusts

5. Unincorporated Associations

6. Powers & Duties of Trustees
Fiduciary Position of Trustees

7. Variation of Trusts
termination under Saunders v Vautier
variation of trusts
Variation of Trusts Act 1958
Trustees

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Seminar discussions will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument.
Datrys Problemau Seminar discussion/problem solving practice lectures.
Gwaith Tim Group activities and discussion in seminars.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Seminar participation, class problem solving exercises and exam will develop different aspects of personal academic development, from understanding and referencing sources through to the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and via written communication skills.
Rhifedd n/a
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Reading and understanding relevant materials in the field of Trusts Law primarily case law and academic analysis.
Sgiliau ymchwil These skills will be developed through preparation for seminars, essay and the exam.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars, the essay and exam.

Nodau

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