The Law and Practice of Equity and Trust

This book is a straightforward text on the principles of equity and trust, beginning from ancient usages to more modern times in common law countries. The last quarter of the book in particular details and discusses Nigerian law and practice of equity and trust, and likely path of development or evolution.

Law students, law researchers, lecturers, members of the judiciary, insurance industry and other experts and persons concerned with administration of wills should find this book of immense value.

PART I: HISTORY OF EQUITY AND COMMON LAW

1. Definition and History of Equity
2. History of Equity and Common Law
3. Equity’s Reception in Colonial Nigeria

PART II: PRACTICES OF EQUITY

4. Equity Meeting Common Law Inadequacies through Equitable Doctrines
5. Equity Meeting Common Law Inadequacies through Equitable Remedies

PART III: MAXIMS OF EQUITY

6. Equity Meeting Common Law Inadequacies through Equitable Maxims

PART IV: TRUST

7. History and Evolution of Trust
8. Types of Trust
9. Requirements for the Creation of Trust
10. Appointment of Trustees
11. Duties and Discretion of Trustees
12. Administration of Estate

Adamu Kyuka Usman, hails from Bafai-Kanai. He is a professor of law and lectures at the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Other law books by the author include: Environmental Protection Law and Practice, Theory and Practice of International Economic Law, Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: Institutions, Issues, Law and Policy.