This new edition has been considerably revised to take account of recent major statutory and case law developments. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 introduced a significant improvement in the rights of third parties to enforce contracts. The Trustee Delegation Act 1999 and the Trustee Act 2000 have had a profound effect in updating the law concerning trustees' duties and powers. Important new cases covered include: Foskett v Mckeown (tracing); Pragon Finance Ltd v Thakerar (constructive trusts); Air Jamaica v Charlton (resultin…

Presenting practical answers to fifty typical exam questions, this new edition helps students to penetrate and understand the complexities of equity and trusts. Traditionally a difficult subject for those approaching it for the first time, special care has been taken to present the subject as a whole in a structured way, with basic matters examined first before moving on to more difficult concepts. This new edition includes many new questions and answers and revision of other answers in the light of recent decisions. These include Daraydan Hold…

'Unlocking the Law' is a completely new series of textbooks with a unique approach to undergraduate study of law. From its conception, the series has been designed specifically so that the subject matter is readable - students are not overwhelmed with page after page of continuous prose. The text of each title is broken up with features and activities that have been written to ensure that students are pointed in the right direction when it comes to understanding the purpose of different areas within the course. Ultimately the accessible style o…