Handbook

LLB1120 introduces students to the substantive law of contract. Using the casebook method, the legal principles governing formation of contract are examined in detail. Other topics covered include equitable estoppel, the statutory requirement that some contracts be evidenced by writing and the effect of the doctrine of privity upon the enforcement of contractual promises. In examining these content areas, consideration is given to broader questions about the distinctive nature of contract and the role of contract law in society. Students are introduced to some of the more important theoretical and doctrinal debates in contract law and are encouraged to use those theoretical perspectives to enrich their understanding of, and critically assess, particular contractual doctrines and rules. Comparative material is also provided to ensure that students appreciate the influence of context on the development of legal rules.