Principles of Equity and Trusts

Alastair Hudson

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Routledge
25 November 2021

Commercial law; Equity & trusts; Family law; Land & real estate law

This is the second edition of Principles of Equity and Trusts , the concise new textbook from Alastair Hudson – the author of the definitive classic, Equity and Trusts. Through clear and careful analysis, the author explains what the law is, its foundational principles, and its social and economic effect. By beginning with the core principles on which this field is based, even the most complex academic debates concerning express, resulting and constructive trusts, the family home, charities law and other equitable doctrines become comprehensible and interesting. This book offers a fresh, lively and often humorous account of Equity and Trusts.

Through easy-to-follow worked examples and analysis of the case law, Alastair helps you to answer problem questions and to prepare coursework. The author shows how the law affects real people in real situations. Each chapter begins with a clear and concise introduction to the core principles. It contains numbered headings for ease of navigation and advice on studying this subject. Students also have access to Professor Hudson’s ever-popular supporting website, which has had hundreds of thousands of hits over the years. It has over 50 brief podcasts on key issues which have been specially re-recorded to coincide with the publication of this book. That website also contains detailed lectures, a variety of videos explaining the law and guidance on tackling assessments.

Characterised by the passion and enthusiasm for his subject matter that make Alastair Hudson’s classic textbook so popular, Principles of Equity and Trusts is sure to be a winner with both academics and students alike.

By: Alastair Hudson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 1.084kg
ISBN: 9780367611996
ISBN 10: 0367611996
Pages: 602
Publication Date: 25 November 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Fundamentals; 1. The Nature of Equity; 2. The Nature of Trusts; Part 2: The Creation of Express Trusts; 3. The Three Certainties; 4. The Beneficiary Principle; 5. The Constitution of Trusts; 6. Secret Trusts; 7. Essay: The Paradox in Express Trusts; Part 3: The Role of the Trustees; 8. The Duties of Trustees; 9. The Investment of Trusts; 10. The Management of Trusts; Part 4: Trusts Implied by Law; 11. Resulting Trusts; 12. Constructive Trusts; 13. Proprietary estoppel; 14. Essay: Fiduciaries; Part 5: Trusts of Land and of the Home; 15. Trusts of Homes; 16. Trusts of Land; 17. Essay: A Politics of Trusts Law; Part 6: Breach of Trust and Tracing; 18. Breach of Trust; 19. Strangers: dishonest assistance and unconscionable receipt; 20. Tracing; Part 7: Commercial Uses of Trusts; 21. Commercial and international trusts law; 22. Quistclose Trusts; Part 8: Charities; 23. Charities; Part 9: Equitable Remedies; 24. Injunctions; Part 10: Academic Themes in Equity & Trusts; 25. Essay: Restitution of unjust enrichment; 26. Essay: The concept of conscience in equity; 27. Essay: Modern equity

Alastair Hudson is Visiting Professor of Law, University of Reading. He was formerly Professor of Equity & Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, the University of Southampton, the University of Exeter and the University of Strathclyde (where he was Head of School). He is the author of more than 20 books on various aspects of law. He is a National Teaching Fellow, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and was voted UK Law Teacher of the Year.