*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
The unit covers the law pertaining to trusts, and deals with the following topics: (1) the nature of a trust, and how it compares to other legal relationships; (2) the essentials for the creation of an express trust; (3) the incidents of trusteeship: the appointment and removal of trustees, as well as trustees` duties, powers and rights; (4) remedies for breach of trust, both personal and proprietary; (5) the application of the law of trusts in particular commercial contexts, specifically in trading and investment, and the use of the trust as a vehicle for insolvency protection; (6) the law pertaining to charitable trusts; (7) non-express trusts, namely resulting trusts and constructive trusts.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: To be advised
TEACHING PATTERN:
2-hr lecture weekly (13 wks), one tutorial per fortnight
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
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