Module LAW3041H for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3041H: Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the following order although precise content and order may vary.
Part 1: Private Trusts: Introduction; historical contextualisation; Distinction of trusts from other legal concepts; Creation of trusts; Formalities; Discretionary trusts.
Part 2: Trusts Administration: Introduction to Trusteeship; Remuneration of trustees; Duty to maintain equality between beneficiaries; Investment; Powers of maintenance and advancement.
Part 3: Other Trust Matters: Implied and Resulting trusts; Constructive trusts; Breach of Trust; Personal Remedies and Tracing;
Part 4: 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 |
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33 | 267 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 9 | 9 x 1 hour tutorials |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 24 | 24 x 1 hour lectures |
Guided Independent study | 177 | Reading and preparing for tutorials |
Guided Independent study | 90 | Researching and writing essays |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
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 are no texts specified as essential but the latest editions of the following are all recommended for students to choose from;
Text Books
Hudson, Equity and Trusts (Routledge)
Virgo, The Principles of Equity and Trusts (Oxford)
Moffat, Trusts Law, Text and Materials (Cambridge)
Oakley, Parker and Mellows: The Modern Law of Trusts (Sweet and Maxwell)
Pettit, Equity and the Law of Trusts (Oxford)
Panesar, Exploring Equity and Trusts (Pearson)
Martin, Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity (Sweet & Maxwell)
Shorter Texts
Watt, Trusts and Equity (Oxford)
Penner, The Law of Trusts (Oxford)
Edwards and Stockwell, Trusts and Equity (Pearson)
Cases and Materials Books
Watt, Todd and Watt's Cases & Materials on Equity and Trust (Oxford)
Burn, Maudsley & Burn's Trusts & Trustees Cases & Materials (Oxford)
Statute Books
Thomas, Blackstone’s Statutes on Property Law (Oxford)
Hewitson, Property Law Statutes (Routledge)