Equity & Trusts: Text, Cases, and Materials

By Prof Graham Virgo and Prof Paul S. Davies

The most engaging and student-focused text, cases, and materials on equity, providing an authoritative account in a single volume.

Paul Davies and Graham Virgo provide a comprehensive guide to trusts and equity in a single volume. Drawing on a judiciously balanced selection of case extracts, journal articles, and academic writing, Davies and Virgo present their authoritative commentary on the law with clarity and rigour.

Key features:
- An expertly selected range of legal extracts is complemented by unparalleled author commentary, providing clear explanation and analysis of the legal principles behind key decisions in a single volume
- Further reading and extensive footnotes encourage students to think critically around the subject and develop relevant research skills
- 'Central Issues' listed at the start of chapters outline the key topics covered and help students build a conceptual understanding of the subject
- Scenario-based questions posed at the end of chapters frame the law in its practical context while giving students an opportunity to assess their own level of understanding

New to this edition:
Fully updated to incorporate developments in the law and recent case law including Guest v Guest 2022] (proprietary estoppel), Byers v Saudi National Bank 2023] (knowing receipt), Butler-Sloss v Charity Commission for England and Wales 2022] (ethical investment), Group Seven Ltd. v Notable Services LLP 2019] (dishonest assistance), Grand View Private Trust Co Ltd. v Wen-Young Wong 2022] (improper purpose), Attorney General v Zedra Fidcuiary Services (UK) Ltd. 2023] (cy-pr s), Prickly Bay Waterside Ltd. v British American Insurance Co Ltd. (Quistclose trust), Children's Investment Fund Foundation (UK) v Attorney General 2020] (charities and fiduciaries); Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd. 2024] (formalities and vendor purchaser constructive trust), Hudson v Hathway 2023] (common intention constructive trust).

Digital formats and resources:
The 4th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access.

For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198910851
• ISBN13: 9780198910855
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 1144 Pages
• Weight: 4.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"