Contract law
Mr Andrew Coleman
6 points * 3 class hours per week * Distance approximately 10 hours per week * First semester * Gippsland * Prerequisites: GBU1201
ObjectivesThis subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the significance of the principles of contract as the basis of personal, professional and business relationships. It also aims to develop a knowledge of the rules of interpretation and precedent of the several Australian jurisdictions with regard to contracts. Students acquire a capacity to identify breaches of contract, and the appropriate remedies for such breaches. This knowledge allows progression to further study of the law relating to business entities such as companies, partnerships, sole traders and trusts.
Synopsis Introduction to contract law in Australia, offer and acceptance, intention to be legally bound, consideration, terms, capacity of parties, problems of consent, legality of object, principal and agent, frustration, termination of contract, Goods Act (1958) (Victoria), consumer protection and an introduction to the Trade Practices Act, rights and remedies. Under the Act.
Assessment Assignments: 30% * Examination: 70%
Prescribed texts
Graw S An introduction to the law of contract Law Book, 1992
Latimer P Australian business law CCH
Goods Act (Vic.) 1958
Goods (Sales and Leases) Act (Vic.) 1981
Crosling and Murphy How to study business law Butterworths
or
Krever R Mastering law studies and law examination techniques Butterworths