5. Proprietary estoppel

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Law ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter on proprietary estoppel discusses the following: the principle of estoppels; the key elements of proprietary estoppel; the importance of the principle of unconscionability; the need for a clear representation or acquiescence; the different types of detriment; the flexibility of an equitable remedy; and the similarities and differences between a proprietary estoppel and a constructive trust. Estoppel seems to offer an exception to the normal rules of legal formality—ie transactions involving land require writing—and so provides a classic example of equity moderating the harshness of the law.

15. Constructive trusts and fiduciary duty

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Third Parties ◽  
Fiduciary Duty ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Law ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. The chapter looks at the nature of fiduciary duty and how someone becomes a fiduciary. The liability of fiduciaries for breach of trust is considered. Bribery and secret profits are explained, the meaning, nature, and approaches to constructive trusts are studied, and the various circumstances in which constructive trust might emerge are discussed. These include remedial and institutional constructive trusts. The liability of third parties (strangers) in constructive trusts as trustees de son tort, dishonest assisters, and those in knowing receipt are considered. The meanings of ‘knowledge’ and ‘dishonesty’ in this area of the law are explained, as is the level of liability of constructive trustees.

12. The appointment of trustees

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the following: the different types of trustee; the number of trustees required; the general duties of trustees; trustee decision making; disclaiming trusteeship; who is eligible to be a trustee; who has power to appoint trustees, express and statutory powers; the appointment of trustees by the beneficiaries; the appointment of trustees by the court; the vesting of the legal estate in the trustees; the retirement of trustees; and the removal of trustees; protection of beneficiaries.

8. Unincorporated associations and the beneficiary principle

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Legal Personality ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Legal Structures ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Law ◽  
Own Name ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. All trusts, except for charities, require beneficiaries to enforce the trust. This can be inconvenient, so there are exceptions. Unincorporated associations are a type of organization that does not exist in the eyes of the law. They have no legal personality, therefore they cannot hold property in their own name. This chapter discusses the possible legal structures for unincorporated associations; the dissolution of unincorporated associations; the beneficiary principle; trusts for monuments or graves; trusts for the maintenance of particular animals; and trusts for the saying of masses.

3. Trusts and powers and the three certainties

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
Power Trust ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter on trusts and powers discusses the following: the different types of trust and powers; power (mere or bare or personal); fiduciary power; trust power (trust in default of appointment); discretionary trust (sometimes called a trust power or power in the form of a trust); the certainty of intention, certainty of subject matter, and certainty of objects; administrative unworkability; certainty of objects in conditional gifts; and the effects of absence of the three certainties.

2. The different types of trust

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Modern World ◽  
Family Wealth ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Family ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Many ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter examines the different types of trust, how they are used, and the nature of a trust. The many uses of trusts in the modern world, from pensions to the ownership of the family home and the preservation of family wealth are explained. The discussions cover the meanings of trust and property; what trusts are used for; what an equitable interest is; classification of trusts; resulting trusts; constructive trusts; implied trusts; Quistclose-type trusts; and wills and intestacies.

4. The formality requirements and incompletely constituted trusts

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Property ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter, which is on formality requirements and incompletely constituted trusts, discusses the different formality requirements for different types of property. It states that transactions in land require writing. It also looks at the difference between a declaration of trust and a transfer of property and mentions that the disposition of an equitable interest must be in writing; that contracts to transfer property to trustees can only be enforced by the parties to the contract, not the beneficiaries (incompletely constituted trusts); and that marriage settlements are an exception in that beneficiaries within the marriage consideration may enforce a contract to transfer property to the trustees.

Complete Equity and Trusts

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Specific Performance ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Common ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource.This book deals with the emergence of equity and how it differs from the common law. The trust concept is explained and the different types of trust that exist outlined. These include resulting, constructive, and charitable trusts. Trusts must obey certain basic rules such as legal formalities and the three certainties of intention, subject matter, and the need for a beneficiary. There are exceptions to these strict rules, such as proprietary estoppel and certain gifts made upon death, for example secret trusts and donatio mortis causa. The office of trustee is considered, including the methods of appointment; their powers of maintenance, advancement, variation, and investment; and the fiduciary nature of their office. Equitable remedies, such as injunctions, specific performance, and tracing are included. The use of constructive trusts in cohabitation disputes is analysed.

6. The disposal of property on death

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Clements ◽  
Ademola Abass
Keyword(s):  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Primary Materials ◽  
Trust Intention

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter on the disposal of property on death discusses the following: the general characteristics of wills; the doctrine of incorporation by reference; the origins of the secret trust; the difference between fully and half-secret trusts; the three elements of a secret trust: intention, communication, and acquiescence; mutual wills; donatio mortis causa (death-bed gifts); and the rule in Strong v Bird. All four of these doctrines provide exceptions to the strict rules governing wills and provide another example of equity mitigating the harshness of the law.

11. Free movement of persons

2019 ◽  
pp. 522-582
Author(s):  
Elspeth Berry ◽  
Matthew J. Homewood ◽  
Barbara Bogusz
Keyword(s):  
Free Movement ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
Free Movement Of Persons ◽  
The Right ◽  
Primary Materials ◽  
The Eu

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the scope of the right of the free movement of persons in the EU; the relevant Treaty provisions and secondary legislation provisions regarding the free movement of persons in the EU; the specific rights granted to workers and EU citizens under their general right of free movement; and limitations on the rights of free movement as provided for in primary and secondary legislation.

7. Challenging EU action or inaction

2019 ◽  
pp. 312-355
Author(s):  
Elspeth Berry ◽  
Matthew J. Homewood ◽  
Barbara Bogusz
Keyword(s):  
Member States ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Locus Standi ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Primary Materials ◽  
The Eu

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the role of the Court of Justice in ensuring that the rule of law in the EU is observed both by Member States and EU Institutions. The chapter examines infringement actions under Article 258 TFEU, and financial penalties for Member States under Article 260 TFEU. The discussion of judicial review considers acts that may be challenged; who can bring an action under Article 263 TFEU; permissible applicants under Article 263 TFEU; non-privileged applicants; reforming the criteria for locus standi for non-privileged applicants. The chapter also explains the grounds for annulment; the effect of annulment; the plea of illegality; failure to act; and the relationship between Article 263 TFEU and Article 265 TFEU.

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