Purpose Trust And Charities Flashcards
1
Q
What is an imperfect obligations ?
A
When there is no human beneficiaries to enforce the trust
2
Q
What trust to animals fall under?
A
Charitable trusts under S.3(1)(k) of the Charities Act 2011
Only if the animal protection is a public interest. E.g. RSPCA
3
Q
What is the precedent of Re Wedgwood [1915]?
A
The promotion of humanity towards animals. “Charitable”
4
Q
How does the law view personal animals ?
A
Personal animals of the settlor cannot be considered charitable is it doesn’t benefit the public.
5
Q
What happens if a settlor leaves a trust to his personal animal ?
A
It is an imperfect obligation recognised in Re Dean [1889]
