The most engaging and student-focused text, cases, and materials on equity, providing an authoritative account in a single volume.
Paul Davies and Graham Virgo provide a comprehensive guide to trusts and equity in a single volume. Drawing on a judiciously balanced selection of case extracts, journal articles, and academic writing, Davies and Virgo present their authoritative commentary on the law with clarity and rigour.
Key features:
- An expertly selected range of legal extracts is complemented by unparalleled author commentary, providing clear explanation and analysis of the legal principles behind key decisions in a single volume
- Further reading and extensive footnotes encourage students to think critically around the subject and develop relevant research skills
- 'Central Issues' listed at the start of chapters outline the key topics covered and help students build a conceptual understanding of the subject
- Scenario-based questions posed at the end of chapters frame the law in its practical context while giving students an opportunity to assess their own level of understanding
New to this edition:
Fully updated to incorporate developments in the law and recent case law including Guest v Guest [2022] (proprietary estoppel), Byers v Saudi National Bank [2023] (knowing receipt), Butler-Sloss v Charity Commission for England and Wales [2022] (ethical investment), Group Seven Ltd. v Notable Services LLP [2019] (dishonest assistance), Grand View Private Trust Co Ltd. v Wen-Young Wong [2022] (improper purpose), Attorney General v Zedra Fidcuiary Services (UK) Ltd. [2023] (cy-près), Prickly Bay Waterside Ltd. v British American Insurance Co Ltd. (Quistclose trust), Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) v Attorney General [2020] (charities and fiduciaries); Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd. [2024] (formalities and vendor purchaser constructive trust), Hudson v Hathway [2023] (common intention constructive trust).
Digital formats and resources:
The 4th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access.
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Part I Introduction to Equity and Trusts 1: Introduction to equity 2: Introduction to trusts Part II Express Private Trusts 3: The requirements of an express trust 4: Creation of express trusts Part III Purpose Trusts 5: Charitable purpose trusts 6: Non-charitable purpose trusts Part IV Non-express Trusts 7: Constructive trusts 8: Resulting trusts 9: Informal arrangements relating to property Part V Beneficiaries 10: Beneficiaries Part VI Trustees 11: General principles relating to trustees 12: The administration of trusts 13: Dispositive powers and duties 14: Fiduciary obligations Part VII Variation 15: Variation of trusts 16: Liability for breach 17: Personal claims and remedies 18: Proprietary claims and remedies 19: Third party liability Part IX Orders 20: Equitable orders Part I Introduction to Equity and Trusts 1:: Introduction to equity 2:: Introduction to trusts Part II Express Private Trusts 3:: The requirements of an express trust 4:: Creation of express trusts Part III Purpose Trusts 5:: Charitable purpose trusts 6:: Non-charitable purpose trusts Part IV Non-express Trusts 7:: Constructive trusts 8:: Resulting trusts 9:: Informal arrangements relating to land Part V Beneficiaries 10:: Beneficiaries Part VI Trustees 11:: General principles relating to trustees 12:: The administration of trusts 13:: Dispositive powers and duties 14:: Fiduciary obligations Part VII Variation 15:: Variation of trusts Part VIII Breach 16:: Liability for breach 17:: Personal claims and remedies 18:: Proprietary claims and remedies 19:: Third party liability Part IX Orders 20:: Equitable orders
