Pirbright v. Salwey [1896] W. N. 86 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns the validity of a trust. Facts: In Pirbright v. Salwey [1896] W. N. 86, a trust was held for the purpose of maintaining graves ‘so as long as the law allows’. Issue: Whether the trust was valid or not under…
Cases: Equity & Trusts
Re Abbotts Fund Trusts [1900] 2 Ch. 326
Also known as: Smith v Abbott Re Abbotts Fund Trusts [1900] 2 Ch. 326 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns the validity of a trust. Facts: In Re Abbotts Fund Trusts [1900] 2 Ch. 326, in his will, Dr. Abbott left ample means for the support of his family, some of whom were…
Gardner v Parker [1818] 56 E.R. 478
Gardner v Parker [1818] 56 E.R. 478 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns a gift made by Donatio Mortis Causa (DMC). Facts: In Gardner v Parker [1818] 56 E.R. 478, on his death bed, a settlor made a gift of a bond by saying ‘there, take that and keep it’. He died two…
Re Wait [1927] 1 Ch. 606
Re Wait [1927] 1 Ch. 606 is an Equity and Trusts case. Furthermore, it concerns a trust rendered void due to uncertainty of subject matter. Facts: In Re Wait [1927] 1 Ch. 606, W purchased 1,000 tons of wheat. The next day, he sold 500 tons of the bulk to a sub-purchaser (X). However, by…
Re Gardner [1920] 2 Ch. 523
Also known as: Huey v Cunnington Re Gardner [1920] 2 Ch. 523 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns the validity of a secret trust. Facts: In Re Gardner [1920] 2 Ch. 523, by her will, a testatrix bequeathed all her real and personal estate to her husband for his use and benefit during…