Philosophical foundations of the law of express trusts /

Trust law is one of the most important innovations of the law of equity. This volume explores foundational questions and key issues underlying the law of trust, including the rights of trustees, the risk of abuse, and trusts as objects of justification. Written by a team of leading scholars, this is...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Degeling, Simone (Editor), Hudson, Jessica (Editor), Samet, Irit, 1974- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, 2023.
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Philosophical foundations of law.
Subjects:	Express trusts > Philosophy. Civil Law. LAW. Jurisprudence. Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law. Law. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Cover
Philosophical Foundations of the Law of Express Trusts
Copyright
Contents
List of Contributors
Express Trusts: Concepts, Justifications, and Boundaries
1. Justificanda
2. Trusts, Property, and Rights
3. The Settlor's Conscience
4. Trusts, Estates, and Personhood
5. Historical Conceptions of the Express Trust, c 1600-1900
6. Express Trust: The Dark Horse of the Liberal Property Regime
7. Freedom of Testamentary Disposition
8. A Fresh Look at Purpose Trusts
9. Administrators as Trustees of Australian Class Action Settlements
10. Illegality, Tax in Another Jurisdiction, and an Express Trust
Index.