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What is the primary purpose of constructive trusts in fiduciary relationships?

  • To create additional responsibilities for fiduciaries
  • To ensure fiduciaries do not profit unjustly from breaches of duty (correct)
  • To allow unauthorized profits to be kept by fiduciaries
  • To reward fiduciaries for their efforts
  • Fiduciaries are only accountable for unauthorized profits if they had no intent to benefit from their actions.

    False

    What role does fully informed consent play in fiduciary relationships?

    It legitimizes fiduciary actions that might otherwise breach duty.

    Constructive trusts serve as a powerful tool to address breaches of fiduciary duty, ensuring fiduciaries do not profit ______.

    <p>unjustly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the court’s balancing of fairness and accountability significant in fiduciary relationships?

    <p>It recognizes the contributions of fiduciaries while holding them accountable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their respective definitions:

    <p>Constructive Trusts = Mechanism to prevent unjust enrichment Fiduciary Duty = Legal obligation to act in the interest of another Equitable Remedies = Court orders designed to provide fair outcomes Informed Consent = Agreement by principals to potential conflicts of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The court emphasized the need for transparency in fiduciary relationships only in commercial contexts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the judgment have on the regulation of fiduciary conduct?

    <p>It underscores the need for transparency and strict adherence to fiduciary principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration for establishing fiduciary duties in professional engagements?

    <p>General statutory provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of negligence, proving the breach is sufficient to establish liability.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of equitable compensation?

    <p>To redress breaches of trust without considering contributory negligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Citigroup's internal measures to prevent insider trading were referred to as ______.

    <p>Chinese walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their correct definitions:

    <p>Constructive Trusts = A remedy imposed to prevent unjust enrichment Partnership Obligations = Duties owing between partners in a business partnership Equitable Remedies = Court orders aimed at providing fair results Unjust Enrichment = Benefit gained by one party at the expense of another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes fiduciary obligations?

    <p>Duties arising from specific relationships requiring loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major criticism of the judgment in Boardman v Phipps regarding fiduciary duties?

    <p>It imposes overly strict obligations on fiduciaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Equitable compensation considers the contributory negligence of the harmed party.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle emphasized in the High Court’s decision in Pilmer v Duke Group Limited?

    <p>The need for causation in negligence claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Boardman v Phipps is perceived as reinforcing strict fiduciary responsibilities in English law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle has Boardman v Phipps particularly emphasized regarding fiduciaries?

    <p>Loyalty, transparency, and consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ rule is associated with the no-profit principle in fiduciary duties.

    <p>strict no-profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas has Boardman v Phipps influenced?

    <p>Corporate governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Fiduciary Duties = Duties that emphasize loyalty and transparency. Constructive Trusts = Legal remedy addressing unjust enrichment. Equitable Remedies = Fair solutions provided by the court. Unjust Enrichment = Gaining benefit at another's expense without justification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Critics believe that permitting remuneration for fiduciaries enhances their accountability.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary issue addressed in Chan v Zacharia?

    <p>Fiduciary duties and treatment of partnership property upon dissolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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