The Principles of Equity & Trusts

Third Edition

Graham Virgo

Beautifully written with the student in mind, Virgo's clear explanation and expert analysis is easy to follow and understand
Virgo's unique methodical style states the law in clear terms before placing cases within their wider contexts, enabling students to broaden their understanding and fully engage with the key issues
Comprehensive and rigorous coverage ensures students are fully equipped to approach the debates within the subject with confidence

New to this Edition:

Coverage on a number of new key cases including Charity Commission for England and Wales v Mountstar [2016] on judicial directions to charities; Patel v Mirza [2017] on illegality; Angove's Pty Ltd v Bailey [2016] on the constructive trust; Marr v Collie [2017] on the common intention constructive trust; Barnsley v Noble [2016] and [2017] on exemption clauses; Burnden Holdings (UK) Ltd v Fielding [2016] and [2017] on limitation periods; and Lowick Rose LLP v Swynson Ltd [2017] on subrogation.
Further discussion around debate on the doctrine of sham trusts in Chapter 4
Clarification on whether the Quistclose trust should be recognized in Chapter 8

The Principles of Equity & Trusts

Third Edition

Graham Virgo

Description

The Principles of Equity & Trusts offers a refreshing, student-focused approach to a dynamic area of law. In the third edition of his best-selling textbook, Professor Graham Virgo brings his expertise as a teacher to present an engaging, contextual account of the essential principles of trusts and their equitable remedies.

Virgo states the law in plain terms before building on an area of debate and encouraging students to fully engage with the inherent issues within the subject. Concise and authoritative analysis enables students to grasp the principles of trusts, develop the confidence to engage fully with the subject area, and excel in their studies.

Virgo approaches the topics with unparalleled clarity and provides the academic rigour for which this text has come to be relied upon. Combining expert knowledge and comprehensive coverage, The Principles of Equity & Trusts is the ideal companion to a course in trusts.

The Principles of Equity & Trusts

Third Edition

Graham Virgo

Part I: Equity
1: An introduction to Equity
2: The characteristics of Equity
3: An introduction to the trust
Part II: The Express Trust
4: The requirements of an express trust
5: Formalities
Part III: Trusts for Purposes
6: Charitable trusts
7: Non-charitable purpose trusts
Part IV: Implied Trusts
8: Resulting trusts
9: Constructive trusts
10: Informal arrangements relating to property
Part V: Beneficiaries
11: Beneficiaries
Part VI: Trustees and Their Representatives
12: Trustees
13: The administration of trusts
14: Dispositive powers and duties
15: Fiduciary duties
Part VII: Variation of Trusts
16: The variation of trusts
Part VIII: Breach of Trust and Fiduciary Duty
17: Liability for breach of trust and fiduciary duty
18: Personal liability for breach of trust and fiduciary duty
19: Proprietary claims and remedies
20: Personal liability of third parties
Part IX: Equitable Orders
21: Equitable orders

The Principles of Equity & Trusts

Third Edition

Graham Virgo

Author Information

Graham Virgo, QC (Hon) Professor of English Private Law; Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education, University of Cambridge

Graham Virgo QC (Hon) is Professor of English Private Law and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education at the University of Cambridge; a Fellow of Downing College, Cambridge and a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn. He is the author of several books on private law, as well as criminal law, including The Principles of the Law of Restitution (Oxford University Press) (3rd ed, 2015) and, with Paul Davies, Equity & Trusts: Text, Cases, and Materials (Oxford University Press) (2nd ed, 2016).

The Principles of Equity & Trusts

Third Edition

Graham Virgo

Reviews and Awards

"As ever, Graham Virgo has written a textbook which succeeds in providing a clear and concise exposition of equity. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to students." - Dean Taylor, Visiting Lecturer, Westminster Law School

"Virgo incredibly mixes rigour with accessibility; an excellent students' text." - Dr Remigius Nwabueze, Associate Professor of Law, University of Southampton

"In my view the most useful textbook available in this subject. It contains a great mix of clear explanation of basic concepts with really first rate analysis of more complex questions." - Professor Hilary Biehler, Professor of Public Law, Trinity College Dublin

"A high quality textbook which serves as an excellent core text." - Dr Ronagh McQuigg, Lecturer, Queen's University Belfast

"A truly excellent textbook; Virgo has the ability to explain difficult, complex issues in a manner which is engaging and accessible - and does not omit the finer, more nuanced points of discussion and debate. I would highly recommend this textbook for students." - Alec Morris, Teaching Fellow, Birmingham City University

"Professor Virgo's textbook is a remarkable achievement. It makes a difficult topic accessible and it does so while remaining sophisticated and authoritative. The structure of the book, its scope, and the level of detail are well judged, as is the integration of doctrine and theory. I will continue to recommend this textbook to my students without reservation." - Dr Luke Rostill, Associate Professor of Property Law, University of Oxford