LC3S231 - Equity and the Law of Trusts 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Equity and the Law of Trusts | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Benjamin Jones, Hannah Coburn | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To enable students to develop:
* a clear understanding of equity as a source of law with particular reference to the use of express and implied trusts.
* the ability to critically analyse the impact of equitable devices and remedies in English and Welsh law.
* the ability to critically evaluate the social and economic context of equity and to use these principles accurately in solving problems.
Content Summary
The module provides a wide-ranging examination of the laws relating to equity and trusts including:
* Examination of the historical factors which have developed equity and trusts as well as its contemporary role in society. In particular, the nature and definition of a trust, the requirements of certainty and the beneficiary principle will be addressed as well as the equitable remedies available to the courts. The module also looks at the constitution of trusts and the volunteer rule.
* Examination of implied trusts; resulting trusts and constructive trusts and their application generally as well as specifically to the family home.
* Focus on charitable trusts, cy-pres and selected equitable remedies (e.g. tracing) before finally dealing with aspects of trusteeship, its powers and responsibilities.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a study in depth and in context of the law of Equity and Trusts in England and Wales |
| LO2 | To act independently in planning and undertaking tasks in the context of Equity and Trusts |
| LO3 | To make a critical judgement of the merits of particular arguments. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | Time Constrained Assessment | 120 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Coursework | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |