Unit information: Trusts in 2008/09

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Unit name Trusts
Unit code LAWD30120
Credit points 20
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Mr. Baughen
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

Law of Property 1
Co-requisites

Law of Property 1
School/department University of Bristol Law School
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

This unit covers the core principles of English trusts law, including: trusts and powers; charitable trusts; the beneficiary principle; variation of trusts; formalities and resulting trusts; management (investment, delegation, standard of care); breach of trust; fiduciary obligations.

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