College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Equity and Trusts
Module LAW3041C for 2018/9
Module LAW3041C for 2018/9
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3041C: Equity and Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction to trusts and equity; creation of private trusts; classification of trusts and distinction of trusts from other legal
- concepts;
- Requirements of certainty in relation to trusts; powers of appointment;
- Charities and non-charitable purpose trusts; unincorporated associations
- Trustees’ duties and powers
- Constructive and resulting trusts
- Breach of trust and remedies
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 234 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 22 x 1 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | 22 x 2 hour seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Seminar preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Formative essay preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 48 | Summative assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
