Commercial Trust Law

1.  Evaluate the basic principles of Equity as a part of the English System of Law

1. Explain the mechanics of creating express trust including rights of beneficiaries
2. Distinguish different types of trust with analysis of nature of respective rights and obligations of the parties to the trust

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2.  Analyse the way trusts are used in commercial transactions and issues are dealt according to the norms of contract and trusts law

1. Explain the particular context of commercial transaction into contract with trusts law and equity
2. Demonstrate the interactions between contract law and trusts law and explain how trusts are not bound up with contracts
3. Critically analyse how trustees limit their liabilities including a provision in their contract of appointment and exclude liability for a range of defaults

• The assessment strategy for this course is designed to test all the learning outcomes.
• Learners must demonstrate successful achievement of all learning outcomes to pass the course.

• The assessment criteria for a pass will be presented with the summative exercise.
• Further information and guidance on the assessment will be made available through the tutor.

To pass the unit a 40% overall grade must be achieved.