The book offers a comprehensive update on statutory developments and recent case law concerning trusts. It features a newly added chapter on the internationalization of trusts and includes an online chapter focused on occupational pension schemes. This revised edition is designed for serious students, providing in-depth analysis and insights into contemporary issues in trust law.
This book offers a groundbreaking analysis of marriage law and practices in the eighteenth century by utilizing a diverse array of primary sources. It challenges conventional views and presents a fresh perspective on the legal and social dynamics of marriage during this period, revealing the complexities and nuances that shaped personal relationships and societal norms.
Always the serious student's choice of a Trusts Law textbook, this new edition once again provides a clear examination of the rules in the detail required by the advanced undergraduate. This fifth edition retains its hallmark combination of a contextualized approach and a commercial focus. The authors' commentary has been increased throughout this new edition whilst the fresh design clearly highlights the cases and materials extracts. Recent statutory developments, such as the Charities Act 2006, and the impact of a wealth of new cases are explored, the examination of the law of trusts and taxation is restructured and comparative examples help students understand the new directions being taken in the areas of trust law and equitable remedies. Trusts Law brings a modern perspective to a subject often perceived as traditional, with suggestions for further reading guiding the student to contemporary debates.
Exploring the complexities of marriage, divorce, and remarriage from the 1600s to the late 20th century, this book delves into the lives of individuals who defied traditional patterns. It examines the factors influencing remarriage, the prevalence of bigamy, and the social customs surrounding marital breakdowns. Probert analyzes historical legal frameworks and personal testimonies, shedding light on the nuances of family dynamics and societal expectations. As a leading authority in marriage law, she provides a thorough investigation of these themes.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of trusts law through a blend of authoritative commentary and contextual analysis. By integrating leading cases, statutes, and historical research, it emphasizes both the foundational theories of trust concepts and their practical applications. This comprehensive approach provides readers with a robust understanding of the subject matter.
Exploring the complex and often absurd laws governing British royal marriages, this book highlights the challenges faced by royals in a modern context that prioritizes human rights and personal choice. It addresses issues such as the implications of marrying a Roman Catholic or without the Queen's consent, revealing the legal ambiguities that have led to heartbreak and confusion. Professor Rebecca Probert draws on a wealth of historical sources, presenting a compelling narrative filled with humor and surprising anecdotes that engage both royalists and republicans.
Tying the Knot is for anyone interested in how couples have married from 1836 to the present day. It shows how the legal options have evolved and how social practices have changed, and demonstrates how the legal regulations have hindered many couples from marrying in accordance with their beliefs.
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This book draws on the accounts of 170 individuals who had, or led, a wedding ceremony outside the legal framework. The authors examine what these ceremonies can tell us about how couples want to marry, and what aspects of the current law preclude them from doing so.
Brought up in the stately grandeur of Burghley House as heir to the earldom of Exeter, Henry Cecil seemed to have made a suitable match to the heiress of Hanbury Hall, but their marriage was to end in disaster when Emma eloped with Henry's friend, the local curate. Heartbroken, Henry turned his back on aristocratic life, taking up residence in a remote Shropshire village and marrying a farmer's daughter - without having obtained a divorce from his first wife.... The story of Henry Cecil's matrimonial entanglements became an overnight sensation in the 1790s, and even through into the twentieth century was still being told and retold in poetry, song, ballet and prose. 'A Noble Affair' untangles fact from fiction and explores the difficulties Henry faced in extricating himself with honour from the situation. Written by three scholars who have carried out extensive research into marriage, adultery, bigamy and divorce in eighteenth-century England, this new account illustrates just how limited the options once were for those who experienced marital breakdown, and discovers that in some respects Henry did indeed behave nobly.