Module LAW3041B for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3041B: Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 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:
- Private Trusts: Introduction; historical contextualisation; Distinction of trusts from other legal concepts; Creation of trusts; Formalities; Discretionary trusts.
- Trusts Administration: Introduction to Trusteeship; Remuneration of trustees; Duty to maintain equality between beneficiaries; Investment; Powers of maintenance and advancement.
- Other Trust Matters: Implied and Resulting trusts; Constructive trusts; Breach of Trust; Personal Remedies and Tracing;
- Charities: Different forms of charity; Charities Act 2006 and the work of the Charity Commission and Charity Tribunal; Charitable nature; Disqualifying factors; Public benefit; Regulation of charities; Cy Pres doctrine.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 245 | 0 |
...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 | 55 | 22 x 2.5 hour seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Seminar preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 32 | Formative assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 62 | Summative assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 63 | Individual reading preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
All handouts and related materials will be put up throughout the year by the module co-ordinator on an ELE Trusts site. This site will also be used at the discretion of the individual lecturers for distribution of slides, and tests.
Other Learning Resources
Comprehensive bound module materials written by the lecturers as described above.
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
There are no texts specified as essential but the following are all recommended for students to choose from;
Text Books
Hudson, A., Equity and Trusts, 7th ed. 2013, Routledge-Cavendish
Virgo, Graham, The Principles of Equity and Trusts, 2012, Oxford University Press
Moffat, G., Trusts Law, Text and Materials, 5th ed. 2009, Cambridge University Press
Oakley, A. J., Parker and Mellows: The Modern Law of Trusts, 9th ed. 2008, Sweet and Maxwell
Pettit, P., Equity and the Law of Trusts, 11th ed. 2009, Oxford University Press
Panesar, S., Exploring Equity and Trusts, 2010, Pearson
Martin, J., Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity, 18th ed. 2009, Sweet & Maxwell
Shorter Texts
Watt, G. Trusts and Equity , 3rd ed. 2008, Oxford University Press
Penner, J. E. The Law of Trusts , 5th ed. 2006, Oxford University Press
Hudson, A. Understanding Equity and Trusts, 3rd ed. 2008, Routledge-Cavendish
Edwards, R. and Stockwell, N. Trusts and Equity, 9th ed. 2009, Pearson Education.
Cases and Materials Book
Watt, G. Todd and Watt's Cases & Materials on Equity and Trusts, 7th ed. 2009, Oxford University Press
Burn, E. H. Maudsley & Burn's Trusts & Trustees Cases & Materials, 7th ed. 2008 Oxford University Press
Statute Book
A number of satisfactory books are on the market but two good ones are;
Thomas, M. Blackstone’s Statutes on Property Law 2009-10, 17th ed, Oxford University Press
Hewitson, R. Property Law Statutes 2010-11, Routledge
