Equity and Trusts

Module code: LW3375

When a person wishes to benefit others, whether they are individuals, charities or simply 'causes', he or she may use the machinery of a 'trust'. In this module we look at the making and breaking of trusts, and at the position and duties of trustees.

On completion of this module, students will be equipped to:

• Identify and explain the distinctive nature of the equitable jurisdiction and its continuing impact upon English law, both generally and with reference to discrete areas of law
• Detail the requirements for creating a valid trust, and analyse and evaluate the obligations and duties that arise from this; particularly those of the trustee
• Analyse and identify the various situations in which trusts occur informally and comment critically on the law that governs these areas
• Enhance problem solving skills, written skills, and oral skills of presentation and negotiation through applying the law to case studies

Pre-Requisites

Students must be registered on the LLB Law with Politics or LLB Law with a Modern Language.