Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module introduces and examines one of the greatest contributions made by the Courts of Equity to property law, the trust. It considers the historical development of the trust and it also deals with the substantive rules governing the creation and classification of trusts, alongside the duties and powers of trustees, and the remedies for breach of trust. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. appreciate the historical background to the development of the trust in equity 2. describe and discuss the rules pertaining to the creation of different types of trusts 3. appreciate the role of the constructive trust as a remedial device 4. access and evaluate complex primary source of law relating to the trust 5. make judgement on the application of the legal rules to hypothetical factual scenarios | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction: The Historical Development of the TrustCreation of Trusts: Trusts, Certainties and PowersThe Constitution of TrustsResulting TrustsTrusts of the Family HomeCharitable TrustsFiduciary Nature of TrusteeshipTrustees: Powers and DutiesBreach of Trust | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 31-JAN-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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