In English legal history before the Judicature Acts, which court used the expression ‘cestui que trust’…
The English Court of Chancery used cestui que trust for a trust beneficiary whose equitable interest it protected. The expression appears in reported Chancery decisions such…
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In English legal history before the Judicature Acts, which court used the expression ‘cestui que trust’ for the beneficiary whose interest it protected in equity?
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The English Court of Chancery used cestui que trust for a trust beneficiary whose equitable interest it protected. The expression appears in reported Chancery decisions such as Overton v. Banister.
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Option A
The Court of Queen’s Bench was a common-law court. Protection of the trust beneficiary’s equitable interest belonged to Chancery.
Option B
The High Court of Justice was created under the Judicature Acts, after the historical period specified.
Option C
The Court of Chancery used the expression in administering trusts and protecting beneficiaries’ equitable interests.
Option D
The Court of Chancery used the expression.
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