Equity & Trusts 2 (M6027)
Equity & Trusts 2
Module M6027
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Equity & Trusts 2 will look at both express and implied trusts in contemporary settings. Specifically, students will study resulting trusts, common intention constructive trusts of a shared home, private purpose trusts and public purpose trusts (charities).
Pre-Requisite
Equity & Trusts 1 is a prerequisite.
Module learning outcomes
Exhibit understanding of how equitable principles work to construct/imply a trust.
Evidence a critical understanding of statutory and common law rules, their context, their application and any need for reform
Employ relevant legal principles in the interpretation and solving of factual and hypothetical problem scenarios
Use appropriate primary and secondary sources in the critical analysis/evaluation of the law.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 9 (30 minutes) | 25.00% |
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 32222222220 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101010100 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Lara McMurtry
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