Law of Trusts

Zusatztext This is a terrific book. Opinionated! written in an engaging voice! ready to introduce secondary material from academic writers and critique the law. The chapters are at a nice level of detail! whilst maintaining a good length for inclusion on reading lists. It could! almost! be the only textbook needed. Informationen zum Autor James Penner is Professor of Law! National University of Singapore! and Barrister of Lincoln's Inn. He completed his first degree in genetics (BSc UWO) before continuing his academic studies in law and legal philosophy (LLB Toronto! DPhil Oxon). He has a strong reputation in this field and has taught trusts in the UK! Canada! the Bahamas! Malaysia! Singapore! and Australia. Klappentext The Law of Trusts provides a concise! yet challenging! approach to the core issues within trusts law. Combining perceptive analysis and thought-provoking commentary! James Penner skilfully engages with controversial issues! giving students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a difficult subject. Zusammenfassung The Law of Trusts provides a concise! yet challenging! approach to the core issues within trusts law. Combining perceptive analysis and thought-provoking commentary! James Penner skillfully engages with controversial issues! giving students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a difficult subject. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 The historical origins of the trust; 2 The nature of the express trust; 3 Express trusts: trusts and powers; 4 Constructive trusts; 5 Resulting trusts; 6 Formalities and secret trusts; 7 Certainty; 8 The constitution of trusts; 9 Trusts and purposes; 10 The trust up and running; 11 Breach of trust; 12 The law governing fiduciaries; 13 Charitable trusts

Product details

• Authors: James Penner, JE Penner
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.06.2016
• EAN: 9780198747598
• ISBN: 978-0-19-874759-8
• No. of pages: 544
• Series: Core Texts Series; Core Texts Series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law