Revisiting Re Osoba; Purposes, Motives and Resulting Trusts

Abstract

Discusses the validity and classification of trusts where the settlor has specified a beneficiary but has also specified a purpose for the property and examines the different rationales in Re Osoba (Deceased) (CA) for finding an absolute gift, based on the principles of construction and expectation.

Divisions: College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Law School
College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School
College of Business and Social Sciences
Aston University (General)
Additional Information: This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Conveyancer and Property Lawyer following peer review. The definitive published version 'Salmons, David (2025). "Revisiting Re Osoba; Purposes, Motives and Resulting Trusts," Conveyancer and Property Lawyer, 2025 (2), 163-177'. is available online on Westlaw UK.
Publication ISSN: 0010-8200
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2025 12:07
Date Deposited: 25 Apr 2025 14:28
PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2025-06-12
Accepted Date: 2025-04-24
Authors: Salmons, David (ORCID Profile 0000-0003-1703-2941)

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