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The History Of Contract In Early English Equity, W. T. Barbour
The History Of Contract In Early English Equity, W. T. Barbour
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“Mr. Barbour’s contribution to the Studies is an attempt to characterize with some precision and detail the functions of the Chancery in the fifteenth century. The court was gradually differentiated from the King’s Council, and the writs of Edward III’s time calling on persons to appear under penalty of a fine or imprisonment (subpoena), and other special injunctions, was generally framed in terms which leave it undecided whether proceedings were to be taken by the King’s Council, or by the Council under the chairmanship of the Chancellor himself with or without the aid of assessors. By the time of Richard …
Trusts And Duties Of Trustees: Instruction Paper, George L. Clark
Trusts And Duties Of Trustees: Instruction Paper, George L. Clark
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“Trusts and Duties of Trustees: Instruction Paper” is an overview of the history and current [1912] practice regarding express trusts. Chapters: Chapter I. Origin and Requisites of Expressed Trusts; Chapter II. Nature and Requisites of Express Trusts; Chapter III. Nature of Cestui Que Trust’s Interest; Chapter IV. Resulting and Constructive Trusts; Chapter V. Transfer of Trust Property; Chapter VI. Relinquishment of a Trust; Chapter VII. Duties of a Trustee. Included is an “Examination Paper” for self-testing -- the material is designed to facilitate distance learning under the auspices of the American School of Correspondence based in Chicago, Illinois, as of …