Equity and Trusts, 4th edition

Explore and understand the underlying principles of equity & trusts

Written firmly with the undergraduate or GDL student in mind, Equity and Trusts brings the subject to life, and includes the following features to help reinforce knowledge:

• Setting the scene sections, which provide context for each topic area
• Applying the law boxes, which illustrate how the legal principles discussed could apply to problem scenarios
• Key citation and key statute boxes which highlight, and discuss, important caselaw or legislation
• Moot points, which promote deeper understanding by encouraging the student reader to take and argue a position using their knowledge of the law

This edition has been fully updated with all significant legal developments in this area, including:

• The Court of Appeal in Group Seven Limited & Ors v Notable Services LLP (2019), examining the definition of dishonesty

• The decision in Lewis v Tamplin (2018), in the context of a beneficiary’s right to inspect trust documents 

• The Privy Council in Marr v Collie (2018), looking at whether a common intention constructive trust can arise in a commercial setting as opposed to a family domestic setting

• Donatio mortis causa the decision in Keeling v Keeling (2017)

• The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, the decision of the Supreme Court in Ilott v Motson (2017), considering the correct approach to determine the award for financial provision under the 1975 Act

• The decision in Santander UK v RA Legal Services (2014) and the decision in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mischon de Reya (2018)