Rationalising constructive trusts - volume 25

It is trite that constructive trusts significantly interfere with the rights of an apparent legal owner of property.

This makes it necessary for their imposition to be properly rationalised.

Unfortunately, a generally accepted justificatory framework has yet to be attained.

This title proposes a new structure for a coherent understanding of constructive trusts.

By exploring the real-world events which trigger constructive trusts, as well as analysing how constructive trusts relate to parties' rights and duties, it provides answers to a number of crucial questions.