Equity and Trusts

The Equity and Trusts Textbook presents a detailed, modern account of the law of equity and trusts, structured around traditional course outlines. Scrutiny of up-to-date case law shows how the law operates in practice, using real cases to elucidate the more complex and technical areas. The book also provides a glossary of key terms, and a guide to further reading and useful websites at the end ofeach chapter.

An introduction to Equity and Trusts; The Three Certainties; Constitution of Trusts; Formalities and the Perpetuity Rules; Mutual Wills and Secret Trusts; Non-charitable Purpose Trusts; Charitable Trusts; Cy-pres; Resulting Trusts; Constructive Trusts; Trusts of the Family Home; The Appointment, Retirement and Removal of Trustees; The Duties of a Trustee; Trustee's Powers; Variation of Trusts; Setting Trusts Aside; Breach of Trust; Injunctions; Specific Performance