The Law of Trusts

• High quality analysis and clear and efficient explanation of complex concepts gives students an excellent grounding in the law of trusts
• Introduces the controversies surrounding the topic in a thought-provoking way, engaging the reader and giving a good all-round picture of the key issues relating to the subject
• Numerous text features, including chapter summaries, must-read cases, self-assessment questions, further reading lists and a bibliography all ensure this book equips students with the tools they need to consolidate their study
• The lively writing style engages readers and encourages critical and analytical thinking around the subject
• Concise and focused, this book condenses a complex subject, concentrates on core principles, and helps students understand the topic, without compromising its academic integrity

New to this edition

• Coverage of significant recent cases, including Jones v Kernott (2011) and Pitt v Holt (2011)
• Coverage of recent statutory developments, including The Charities Act 2011 and The Equality Act 2010
• New commentary on trustees and fiduciaries, including discussion of the important decision by the CA in Sinclair Investments (UK) Ltd v Versailles TF Ltd (2011)

Readership: Undergraduate students on the LLB and postgraduate students undertaking the CPE

James Penner, Professor of Property Law, University College London

James Penner completed his first degree in genetics (BSc UWO) before continuing his academic studies in law and legal philiosophy (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.

Review(s) from previous edition

"A very concise and readable book, with deft handling of the subject's difficult issues. - Michael Ashdown, Fellow and Tutor in Law, Somerville College, Oxford

"The passion and enthusiasm the author conveys is vital to the character of the book, and is undoubtedly its most important feature. " - Michael Ashdown, Fellow and Tutor in Law, Somerville College, Oxford

1: The historical origins of the trust
2: Property, obligations and trusts
3: Express trusts
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