Paul v Constance: What Creates A Trust?

Let's talk about that time when a guy's casual comments entitled his mistress to have a share in his bank account. ~ To check out all my videos, comics, and blog posts explaining law in simple terms, check out my website at https://whatislaweven.com ^^ Art by the amazing Xiao Tong! Please feel free to check her stuff out here: https://www.instagram.com/xiaotongt/ ~ ADDENDUM ON THE HOLDING IN PAUL V CONSTANCE: Note that on the facts of the case, the court construed the phrase "the money is as much yours as mine" as a declaration that the beneficial interest over the bank account would be held in EQUAL shares. So Mrs Paul got half a share under the trust, and Mr Constance got half a share as well, which succeeded to Mrs Constance by intestate succession.