Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Law

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

5301LAWCL-SEP-MTP

Aims

1.To enable students to demonstrate a firm understanding of both Equity and Trusts. 2.To allow students to be able to apply the core principles of Equity and Trusts to a range of both problem and essay style questions.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a firm grounding of the fundamental concepts, values and principles of Equity and Trusts.
2.
Apply legal knowledge to problem questions, drawing logical conclusions which are substantiated by legal authority.
3.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the historical, socio legal and political context of equity and trusts.
4.
Present a coherently structured legal argument demonstrating high levels of skill in legal terminology and language use.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• The fundamental principles of equity • Creation of express trusts – 3 certainties and constitution • Resulting and constructive trusts • Trusts and Investment • Charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts • Trustee and fiduciary duties • Breach, strangers and tracing including equitable remedies
Module Overview:
This module enables you to develop a firm understanding of both Equity and Trusts. You will learn to apply legal knowledge to problem questions, drawing logical conclusions which are substantiated by legal authority. You will also learn to demonstrate a critical awareness of the historical, socio legal and political context of equity and trusts.
Additional Information:The module explores the development and role of Equity and equity's greatest creation, the trust.

Assessments

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