LAW 580 - Trusts

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A brief survey of the historical development of the trust. Definition and classification of trusts. Creation of express trust; the three certainties. Completely and incompletely constituted trusts. Secret, protective, discretionary and illusory trusts. Charitable trust and the rule against perpetuities. Cy-pres doctrine. Non-charitable purpose trusts. Implied or resulting trusts. Constructive trusts. Revocation, termination and variation of trusts. The appointment, retirement and removal of trustees. Duties, discretion and powers of trustees. Breach of trust.

LAW 680 - Unjust Enrichment

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A study of the modern Canadian law of unjust enrichment; the elements of enrichment, corresponding deprivation, and absence of juristic reason; the measure of restitution and the forms in which it may be awarded, and defences.