Cantitate/Preț
Produs

Essentials of Equity and Trusts Law

Autor John Duddington
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 19 iul 2006
This new textbook on equity and trusts law has been designed to cover all the main topics on undergraduate courses comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision.  The book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject. 
Citește tot Restrânge

Preț: 40298 lei

Preț vechi: 46320 lei
-13% Nou

Puncte Express: 604

Preț estimativ în valută:
7713 8021$ 6454£

Carte indisponibilă temporar

Doresc să fiu notificat când acest titlu va fi disponibil:

Preluare comenzi: 021 569.72.76

Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780582894068
ISBN-10: 0582894069
Pagini: 400
Dimensiuni: 172 x 246 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.69 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Pearson Education
Colecția Longman
Locul publicării:Harlow, United Kingdom

Cuprins

PART ONE
EQUITY: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 1: Nature of Equity
Chapter 2: Equitable Remedies
Chapter 3: Equitable Doctrines
PART TWO
TRUSTS: NATURE OF A TRUST AND CREATION OF EXPRESS TRUSTS
Chapter 4: The Nature of a Trust
Chapter 5: Creating the Trusts: Certainties 
Chapter 6: Creating the Trusts: Formalities
Chapter 7: Creating the Trust: Constitution of a Trust
Chapter 8: Secret and Half-Secret Trusts. Mutual wills
Chapter 9: Void and Voidable Trusts
PART THREE
RESULTING AND CONSTRUCTIVE TRUSTS
Chapter 10: Resulting Trusts
Chapter 11: Constructive Trusts
Chapter 12: Trusts and the Family Home
PART FOUR
PUBLIC TRUSTS
Chapetr 13: Charitable Trusts
Chapter 14: Administration of Charities
Chapter 15: Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts. Unincorporated Associations
PART FIVE
TRUSTEESHIP AND BREACH OF TRUST
Chapter 16: Trusteeship
Chapter 17: Duties of Trustees
Chapter 18: Powers of Trustees
Chapter 19: Variation of Trusts
Chapter 20: Breach of Trust
PART SIX
THE FLAVOUR OF EQUITY
Chapter 21 The Maxims of Equity
Chapter 22: The future of Equity
Appendices:
1. Guidance in answering questions in equity and trusts.
2. Specimen examination questions and points for inclusion in the answers
3. Specimen trusts: trust deed, trust in a will.
Appendix One: Answering examination questions in Equity and Trusts
Appendic Two: Specimen points for inclusion in answers
Appendix Three: Hints on answering exam questions
 

Textul de pe ultima copertă

"It will give 'students' a complete introduction to the subject, and therefore a valuable foundation, as well as provide crucial background reading and an invaluable knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of equity and trusts."      Christine Ocran, LLB, LLM, Barrister at Law (non-practising), Associate Lecturer - University of East London
"A mistake that many law textbooks make...is that they are written in too literary a style.  Sentences are too long and complex and a vocabularly is used that many modern students do not understand.  This book does not make that mistake.  It is easy to read and can be read swiftly."  Richard Clements LLB, LLM - Deputy Head of the School of Law - University of the West of England
This new textbook on Equity and Trusts Law has been specifically designed to cover all the main topics on undergraduate courses comprehensively but concisely. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the law, presented in a systematic and logical order for learning and revision.  The book is exceptionally accessible to students new to the subject. 
Key features of this book include:
  • A clear and accessible introduction to this often difficult to grasp subject, which maps well onto course syllabi
  • Coverage of key contemporary cases and issues in the media to engage students' interest
  •  Critical discussion and analysis to expose students to the key issues and debates in the subject
  • Comparative approach examining developments from US and Commonwealth jurisdictions which allows students to reflect on UK perspectives within a global context 
  •  Coverage of the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper 179: Cohabitation:    The Financial Consequences of  Relationship Breakdown. (2006).
  •  Flow charts, diagrams, chapter summaries and guidelines on answering typical examination questions aid student understanding of complex topics
  • Specimen documents on trusts allows students to see real examples of how trusts law is implemented in practice 
  • Companion Website, at www.pearsoned.co.uk/duddington, containing exam and seminar activity sample questions, an online glossary, and annotated web links to sites of interest.  Bi annual updates are also provided to ensure that students can keep completely up to date with any major developments in this area of the law.
John Duddington is Head of the Law School at Worcester College of Technology, and has extensive teaching experience
Also by the author
Employment Law  (ISBN 0582 42376 7)
Law Express, Land Law  (ISBN 1 40584021 8)
Law Express, Equity and Trusts  (ISBN 1 40582192 2)



Caracteristici

  • A clear and accessible introduction to this often difficult to grasp subject, which maps well onto course syllabuses.
  • Covers key contemporary cases and issues in the media to engage students' interest.
  • Includes critical discussion and analysis so that students are exposed to the issues and debates in the subject.
  • Comparative approach examining developments from US and Commonwealth jurisdictions allows students to reflect on UK perspectives within a global context.
  • Each chapter includes flow charts, diagrams, chapter summaries, guidelines on answering typical examination questions.
  • Inclusion of specimen documents on trusts allows students to see real examples.
  • Companion website with regular bi-annual updates ensures the book remains as  current as possible.
  • Colour text design helps readers navigate easily through the text.