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The law of trusts / J.E. Penner, Professor of Law, National University of Singapore, Barrister of Lincoln's Inn.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Core text series (Oxford University Press)Publisher: Oxford ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xxxviii, 500 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0198747594
  • 9780198747598
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 344.9 23
LOC classification:
  • KB154 Pen 2016
  • KD1480 .P47 2016
Contents:
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.
Summary: "The Law of Trusts provides a concise, yet academically rigorous, textbook that skillfully engages with both controversial and complex issues within the subject. James Penner provides perceptive analysis and original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a challenging subject. Drawing on a variety of learning features, including summaries of key issues discussed in each chapter, must-read cases, assessment questions, and carefully selected further reading, this approachable and thorough textbook equips students with the tools they need to engage critically with the subject."--Publisher's website.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book City Campus City Campus Main Collection 344.9 PEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A534131B
Book South Campus South Campus Main Collection 344.9 PEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A547719B

First edition: London : Butterworths, 1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

"The Law of Trusts provides a concise, yet academically rigorous, textbook that skillfully engages with both controversial and complex issues within the subject. James Penner provides perceptive analysis and original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a challenging subject. Drawing on a variety of learning features, including summaries of key issues discussed in each chapter, must-read cases, assessment questions, and carefully selected further reading, this approachable and thorough textbook equips students with the tools they need to engage critically with the subject."--Publisher's website.

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