The Roman Law of Trusts

ISBN-13: 9780198252160 / Angielski / Twarda / 1989 / 320 str.

David Johnston

Opis

This book traces the development of the Fideicommissa (trusts) in Roman law from late republican times to the codification under Justinian, examining an area of Roman law that is thought to have had considerable influence on the common law development of trusts.

Recenzje

'This is a clearly written and interesting account of a very important subject.' T.G. Watkin, Journal of Legal History May '90

Spis treści

Theory, practice, and history: Rudiments; Action and reaction: From republic to empire; Conspiracy of silence: Secret trusts; The dead hand: Perpetuities and settlements; An end to the horror: Trusts on intestacy; Words, deeds, and doubts: Interpretation; Of action and execution: Procedure; From morals to obligations: Evolution