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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit considers the modern law of trusts in Australia focusing on express, resulting and constructive trusts. The unit examines the main features of trusts. The powers and duties of trustees both under the Trustees Act 1962 (WA) and at common law and the remedies available to beneficiaries for breach of trust.
Students must pass LAW3103.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Off-campus students will require regular online access. Online tutorials will make use of technology that requires participants to use a headset with microphone. Tutorial discussions provide an opportunity for students to construct and substantiate persuasive legal arguments in relation to the availability of trusts as a remedy.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial Participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Assignment | End of semester assignment | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Assignment | End of semester assignment | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAW3107|3|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit considers the modern law of trusts in Australia focusing on express, resulting and constructive trusts. The unit examines the main features of trusts. The powers and duties of trustees both under the Trustees Act 1962 (WA) and at common law and the remedies available to beneficiaries for breach of trust.
Students must pass LAW3103.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Off-campus students will require regular online access. Online tutorials will make use of technology that requires participants to use a headset with microphone. Tutorial discussions provide an opportunity for students to construct and substantiate persuasive legal arguments in relation to the availability of trusts as a remedy.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial Participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAW3107|3|2