Expand+What is this programme about?
The aim of this module is to provide students with a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the fundamental principles of the law of equity and trusts in Ireland.

On completion of this programme, students sh...

Hide-What is this programme about?
The aim of this module is to provide students with a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the fundamental principles of the law of equity and trusts in Ireland.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to:
• Discuss the origins and historical development of Equity and the trust;

• Comprehend and explain the principal equitable maxims and doctrines and their application in modern jurisprudence;

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the principal equitable remedies and the role of judicial discretion and critically evaluate the consequent availability of these remedies in the courts;

• Identify and explain the different types of private trust and the circumstances in which each will arise and be enforced;

• Differentiate public charitable trusts from private trusts and explain the circumstances in which they will be recognised and enforced by the courts including under the doctrine of cypres;

• Identify the circumstances in which trusts will be unenforceable;

• Critically evaluate the law in this area and employ knowledge and critical understanding in solving relevant legal problems;

• 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.