Module Code - Title:
LA4828
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EQUITY AND TRUSTS 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
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Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To inculcate in the student an understanding of the modern law of trusts, their creation and regulation.
Syllabus:
The trust, classification of trusts, express, implied, resulting, constructive and charitable trusts. The requirements of a trust, the constitution of trusts. General principles relating to trustees, their obligations and duties, powers of trustees, variations in a trust, fiduciary responsibilities of trustees. Breach of trust and remedies thereof.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Differentiate between the different types of trusts.
Outline the rules which govern the administration of trusts.
Describe the requirements for the creation of an enforceable express trust.
Recognise the circumstances which give rise to a resulting or constructive trust.
Specify the consequences of a failure to create a valid trust.
Apply the law on trusts to determine the likely outcome of a court action.
Critique the extent to which the law on trusts resolves property disputes or difficulties.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
n/a
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
n/a
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Module Leader:
Una.Woods@ul.ie