Review from previous edition This is an excellent textbook which strikes a perfect balance. Watt has a wonderful writing style which makes complex issues understandable for all students, making this textbook an invaluable study aid.

Dr Claire-Michelle Smyth, University of Brighton

Once again, Gary Watt has produced one of the leading texts in equity and trusts. Watt is able to present complex ideas and notions clearly and simply, and students will be sure to benefit from this excellent textbook.

Dr Tom Frost, University of Sussex

Watt focuses on the relevant areas of equity and trusts, providing readers with a broad, but nevertheless rigorous, knowledge and understanding of the subject area. An accessible and important source of information. All in all, a very good book.

Dr Lloyd Brown, University of Birmingham

Trusts & Equity continues to offer a comprehensive and user-friendly approach, providing a concise route through what can be a challenging area of the law. Drawing on years of experience, Gary Watt encourages students to actively engage with the subject and think critically about its central issues, outlining the key perspectives with clarity and rigour. Digital formats and resources This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The online resources include: · Video lectures presented by Gary Watt, providing an introduction to key areas of debate within the subject · Essay questions and problem scenarios with accompanying answer guidance, along with general guidance on answering these kinds of questions to enable you to improve · Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid your understanding · Flashcard glossary to help test your knowledge of key terms
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Trusts & Equity brings a lively and engaging approach to the study of trusts and equity. Gary Watt brings the subject to life through a unique conceptual framework and frequent cultural and historical references, ensuring the central issues are explained clearly and with enthusiasm.
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Part I: Introduction to Trusts and Equity 1: Foundations 2: Trusts in context Part II: Creation and Recognition of Trusts 3: Trusts created expressly 4: Effective disposition of benefit: constitution of trusts 5: Ineffective disposition of benefit: resulting trusts 6: Formality, perpetuity, and illegality: trust creation and public policy I 7: Charity: trust creation and public policy II 8: Constructive trusts and informal trusts of land Part III: The Regulation of Trusts 9: Flexibility of benefit 10: The fiduciary duty 11: Fulfilling and filling the office of trustee 12: Trustee investment 13: Breach of trust: the personal liability of trustees Part IV: Trusts and Third Parties 14: Tracing and recovering trust property 15: The equitable personal liability of strangers to the trust Part V: Equity 16: Equitable maxims, doctrines, and remedies
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Gary Watt is a Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. He was made Law Teacher of the Year in 2009 and in 2010 he was named a National Teaching Fellow by the Higher Education Academy. He is the author of another OUP book, Equity & Trusts Law Directions.
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A stimulating and accessible introduction to the subject of trusts and equity by an experienced teacher, writer, and researcher Places the law of trusts within a unique conceptual framework of four central perspectives, encouraging students to think critically around the key issues and debates Interesting scenarios and examples from sources as varied as literature, film, and history help students to relate and contextualize a difficult subject Accompanying online resources feature author videos, scenario and essay questions with answer guidance, and weblinks to further reading Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780192869630
Publisert
2023
Utgave
10. utgave
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
1158 gr
Høyde
245 mm
Bredde
172 mm
Dybde
35 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
656

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Biografisk notat

Gary Watt is a Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. He was made Law Teacher of the Year in 2009 and in 2010 he was named a National Teaching Fellow by the Higher Education Academy. He is the author of another OUP book, Equity & Trusts Law Directions.