Module LAW2041 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW2041: Equity and Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 242 | 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 | 22 | 22 x 1 hour Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour syndicate workshops |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour seminars |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 9 | 9 x 1 hour Q&A sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | 22 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
| Guided independent study | 72 | Syndicate workshop preparation |
| Guided independent study | 72 | Seminar preparation |
| Guided independent study | 76 | Assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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.
Basic Reading:
There is no set text as such, but you are advised to ensure you have access to one of the following text books:
Virgo, G, The Principles of Equity and Trusts (currently 2nd ed. 2016) Oxford University Press
Moffat, G., Trusts Law, Text and Materials (currently 5th ed. 2015) Cambridge University Press
Martin, J., Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity (currently 20th ed. 2015) Sweet & Maxwell
Statute Book
e.g. Thomas, M. Blackstone’s Statutes on Property Law, Oxford University Press – latest edition
