1st Edition

Beginning Equity and Trusts

By Mohamed Ramjohn Copyright 2013
    224 Pages
    by Routledge

    224 Pages
    by Routledge

    Whether you’re new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Equity and Trusts is all about, Beginning Equity and Trusts is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running. Starting with the basics and an overview of each topic, it will help you come to terms with the structure, themes and issues of the subject so that you can begin your Equity and Trusts module with confidence.

    Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, Mohamed Ramjohn breaks the subject of Equity and Trusts down using practical everyday examples to make it understandable for anyone, whatever their background. Diagrams and flowcharts simplify complex issues, important cases are identified and explained and on-the- spot questions help you recognise potential issues or debates within the law so that you can contribute in classes with confidence.

    Beginning Equity and Trusts is an ideal first introduction to the subject for LLB, GDL or ILEX and especially international students, those enrolled on distance learning courses or on other degree programmes.

    1 Introduction to the Law of Trusts  2 Origin of the trust  3 Nature of a trust  4 The Three Certainties  5 Constitution of a Trust and Formalities  6 Private purpose trusts  7 Charitable Trusts  8 Resulting Trusts  9 Constructive Trusts  10 Breach of Trust  11 Specific Performance and Injunctions

    Biography

    Mohamed Ramjohn is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of West London