LAW7283

Assessment of Damages

(LAW)

TBA

Part of the Graduate Certificate Forensic Studies (Accounting). Prerequisites: LAW7281 and LAW7282. Corequisite: LAW7284

Synopsis: · Overview of the law relating to damages · Role of the expert in the assessment of damages. Subject topics: · The nature of damages · Causation and remoteness · Mitigation of loss · Categories of damages - including Tort, Contract, Product liability, Trade Practices, equitable damages, criminal damages · Measure of damages

Assessment: · This Subject will be assessed as Pass or Fail only and no grades will be allocated. · There will be ongoing assessment including reflective activities, case studies, assignments and a final assessment task. Participation in the online discussion group will also be required.