| Description |
xxix, 386 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Part I. Introduction -- Chapter 1. Developmental and historical background -- The problem -- Historical background -- Chapter 2. Fiduciary classifications -- Property-holders -- Representatives -- Advisors -- Other fiduciary relationships -- Chapter 3. Fiduciary principles -- a summary -- Part II. Theory -- Chapter 4. Analytical framework -- The philosophical problem -- The duty of loyalty and the duty of care -- Steps in the analysis -- Chapter 5. Competing theories -- Property theory -- Reliance theory -- Unequal relationship theory -- Contractual theory -- Unjust enrichment theory -- Commercial utility theory -- Power and discretion theory -- Rule or dualistic theories -- Chapter 6. The transfer of encumbered power -- Learning from the other theories -- Proposed theory -- The concept of property -- The problem of contract remedies -- Chapter 7. Determining breach -- A theory o determining breach -- Proper approach of the courts -- Chapter 8. Conflict rule vs. profit rule -- Part III. Dealings with the corpus -- Chapter 9. Self-dealing -- an analysis -- Chapter 10. Purchases from the corpus -- Chapter 11. Sales to the corpus -- Chapter 12. Self-hiring -- Part IV. Dealings with the beneficiaries -- Chapter 13. The influence rules -- The concept of consent -- Disclosure -- Gifts vs. Bargains -- Format of this part -- Chapter 14. Undue influence -- The rule -- Defences -- scope of the rule -- Chapter 15. Inequality of bargaining power -- Chapter 16. Unconscionable transactions -- Chapter 17. Negligent Misrepresentation -- Analytical problems -- A new approach -- Defences -- Part V. Collateral profits -- Chapter 18. Introduction to collateral profits -- Chapter 19. Bribes and secret commissions -- The rule -- Defences -- Remedies -- Chapter 20. Opportunities -- Leading cases -- Tests of liability -- Defences -- Other issues -- Chapter 21. Renewals and reversions -- Chapter 22. Purchase of debts and encumbrances -- Part IV. Other issues -- Chapter 23. Confidential information -- Introduction -- A theory -- Breach of confidence actions -- Chapter 24. Conflict of interest -- Chapter 25. Corporate interrelationships -- Historical foundations -- Fiduciary relationships -- Transactions in corporate control -- Corporate divorce -- Chapter 26. Future directions -- A legislated solution? -- Limits of the fiduciary concept |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Agency (Law)
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Equity.
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Corporation law.
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Restitution.
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Fiducia.
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Trusts and trustees.
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Trusts and trustees -- Canada.
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Unjust enrichment.
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| LC no. |
82123939 |
| ISBN |
0459343009 |
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