Overview

This course builds on Equity and Trusts, the core subject, to provide a deeper and more practical foundation in trusts law for students who may be interested in practicing in the area of commercial law. Topics covered include: judicial review of trustee decision-making, investment duties of trustees, trading trusts, regulation … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Classification of trustsFamily trusts and unit trustsThe settlor’s Intentions and the three certaintiesDiscretionary trusts and powersThe beneficiary principleCharitable trustsNon-charitable purpose trusts,Gifts to unincorporated associations;Resulting trustsPublic appeal fund surplusesTrustees' fiduciary dutiesProtector conceptInvestment powersTrusts in commerce, including Quistclose trust and Kayford trust

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Completion of 72 UOC of JURD courses including Business Associations (JURD7224).

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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