Trusts and Equity (LAWS2709)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
(LAWS3010 + 3012) or (3113 + 3114) or (2704 + 2705)
Prerequisite
LAWS1700 + 1702
Recommended prerequisite
LAWS2706
Recommended companion
LAWS2707
Restricted
LLB(Hons) and LLB(Hons) duals
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course describes the nature and history of the equitable jurisdiction and the law of trusts, focusing upon the creation of trusts, both testamentary and inter vivos. It considers the classification of trusts, commercial and other applications of trusts, and the administration of trusts. The powers and duties of trustees and remedies in respect of breaches of trust are examined. The law of fiduciary obligations and remedies in respect of breaches of such obligations are also considered.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |