LAW7271

Principles of Trusts Law

(LAW)

Professor Susan Campbell

6 points + on-campus + Clayton/City + 2 hour seminar per week + Prequisites: Australian Legal System; Principles of Contract Law; Principles of Property; Principles of Equity + Prohibited Combination LAW4170

Synopsis: This unit will introduce students to the fundamental principles and concepts of the law of trusts. It will examine the functions and constitution of trusts, trust property and objects and the duties of trustees.

Assessment: Memorandum of Advice requiring students to provide comprehensive advice to a client in a factual situation involving a trust: 30%; Final Examination: 70%