Andrew S. Fleming
Partner, Richards Butler, Solicitors
“During the 17th century the trust in Scotland developed. Decisions as to the mode of proof were recorded; the limits of the trustees’ obligations began to be mapped out, the exclusion of conflicts of interest began to be sought. Then came the reception of Roman law and its influence on the development of the Scots trust. After this came the impact of English Chancery learning and practice which played a great part in the refinement and sophistication of the Scots law trust, and it is from this source that the chief influences come today.” (Extract from Thoughts on the Origins of the Trust in Scots Law by Robert Burgess, Juridical Review (1974), page 196.)
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