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Trusts in a nutshell

by Angela Sydenham

(Nutshells)

Sweet & Maxwell, 1994

3rd ed

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Trusts

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Includes index

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Description

This study-aid gives an account of all the relevant law relating to trusts. It explains the various forms of trust, the powers and duties of trustees and the consequences of breach of trust. This edition takes account of legislative developments and caselaw, such as Huntingdon v Hobbs on land registry transfer titles, Metton Pension Trusttes Ltd v Evans on surplus pension funds, and Davies v Richards and Wallington Industries Ltd on resulting trusts. Sample questions and model answers are provided.

Table of Contents

  • Definitions and classification of trusts
  • certainties
  • formalities
  • secret trusts
  • constitution of trusts
  • setting trusts aside
  • protective trusts
  • resulting trusts
  • constructive trusts
  • non-charitable purpose trusts
  • charitable trusts
  • appointment, retirement and removal of trustees
  • duties
  • powers
  • variation from the terms of the trust
  • breach of trust
  • sample questions and model answers.

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