The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Lively and engaging The Law of Trusts is an accessible text that does not skirt around complex or difficult issues. James Penner provides perceptive analysis and original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in what is considered to be a difficult subject. Review 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