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This course considers Equity and Trusts. Equity is a key part of English law with its own distinct history and identity, while trusts – which form part of the law of Equity – are an important way of dealing with property. We will consider the history of Equity and its relationship with the common law; the meaning, creation and practical impact of trusts (express, implied, resulting and constructive) with both family disputes and commercial issues having a key role; charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts; rights of beneficiaries; appointment and responsibilities of trustees; fiduciary relationships, and equitable remedies (in particular injunctions, and freezing and search and seize orders).
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of key areas of the Law of Equity and Trusts of England and Wales. These include the nature of equity and trusts (express, resulting, charitable and non-charitable purpose and constructive trusts); the fiduciary relationship and responsibilities of trustees and their appointment, removal and liabilities; the rights of beneficiaries; and equitable remedies.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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Multiple-Choice Questions Class Test worth 20% of the overall grade. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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Online Exam worth 60% of the overall grade. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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Students who did not pass the course overall: will be able to resit any failed assessment component at the resit diet. (Note: students who failed an assessment component – but nevertheless passed the course overall – will not be able to resit the failed component at the resit diet.) Students who received GC/MC for the course: will be able to sit any assessment component for which they received GC or MC at the resit diet.” |
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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