Module Details
Module Code: |
LAWS H3309 |
Module Title:
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Equity and Trusts 2
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Title:
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Equity and Trusts 2
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Ivan Sheeran
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students with a solid knowledge and developed understanding of the fundamental principles of the law of trusts in Ireland.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Discuss the origins of the trust and its significance in the modern legal system. |
LO2 |
Identify and explain the different types of trust and the circumstances in which each will arise and be enforced. |
LO3 |
Identify and explain the functions and duties of trustees and fiduciaries and the circumstances in which third parties will be liable to account. |
LO4 |
Critically evaluate the law in this area and employ knowledge and critical understanding in solving relevant legal problems. |
LO5 |
Research aspects of the law of equity and trusts either independently or as part of a group and communicate findings and proposals in written and/or verbal form. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Categories of Trusts
• Express Trusts
- Formal Requirements
- Essential Elements including the Three Certainties
• Constitution of Trusts
• Secret and Half-Secret Trusts
• Resulting Trusts – automatic, presumed, presumption of advancement, trusts of family property.
• Constructive Trusts - Institutional, Remedial
• Charitable Trusts
- MacNaghten classification and the public benefit requirement, Charities Act 2009
- Cy-pres Doctrine
• Purpose Trusts
• Void and Voidable Trusts
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Duties of Trustees, Fiduciaries and relevant 3rd parties
Functions and duties of trustees and fiduciaries, liability of third parties to account
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Biehler. (2020), Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 7th Ed.. 20, Round Hall, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780414081994].
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Dr Claire Michelle Smyth. (2019), Principles of the Law of Equity and Trusts in Ireland, 1st. 19, Clarus Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781911611257].
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Albert Keating. (2020), Equity in Practice, Clarus Press, p.396, [ISBN: 9781911611264].
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Ronan Keane. (2017), Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland, 3rd. 31, Bloomsbury Professional, p.632, [ISBN: 9781526502537].
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Jamie Glister,James Lee. (2018), Hanbury & Martin: Modern Equity, 21st Ed.. Sweet & Maxwell, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9780414060371].
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McGhee & Elliott. (2020), SNELL'S EQUITY., 34th. Thomson Reuters, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9780414083738].
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Delany. (2002), Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland: Cases and Materials, Roundhall.
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Wylie. (1998), Casebook on Equity and Trusts in Ireland, 2nd edition, Tottel.
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Other Resources |
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Justis. JustisOne.
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Westlaw. WestlawIE.
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Lexis Nexis. LNB Legal.
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Office of Attorney General. eISB, for all relevant Irish legislation,
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Courts Service of Ireland. Courts.ie, for unreported cases of the Superior
Courts 2002-present,
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BAILII. Bailii.org, for free access to law updates and
leading Irish cases,
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Law Reform Commission. Lawreform.ie, for revised Acts of the Oireachtas and
all the latest reports and consultation
papers,
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