Subject description
LLB1170 builds upon the material covered in LLB1120. It explores the content and application of the common law, equitable and statutory rules relating to enforceable agreements, and places those rules within their historical, social, economic and theoretical context. Topics covered include identifying and interpreting terms of a contract; performance and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
LLB 170 - Law of Contract B
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Tutors
Engagement hours
1 hr online lecture, 2 hr seminar :1 hr online lecture, 2 hr seminar
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe and explain the legal principles that regulate the terms, performance, breach, and termination of a contract, and that govern the legal and equitable remedies available for breach of contract;
2.
Describe and explain the legal principles and statutory provisions that determine when a party to a contract may be excused from its contractual obligations;
3.
Apply those legal principles and statutory provisions to provide a reasoned analysis of real or hypothetical problems;
4.
Evaluate the operation of the law of contract within its social and economic context;
5.
Apply the legal skills of case analysis through application of the common law method and the doctrine of precedent.
Assessment details
Engagement
Quiz
Written Assignment
Final Exam
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject. Students will be advised of recommended texts at the commencement of session