LAW2100

Contract 212 (12 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Dr Olujoke Akindemowo

Offered:
Clayton Full year 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Formation of a contract. Terms of contract. Discharge of contract. Remedies. Factors which vitiate a contract, such as misrepresentation, mistake, unconscionability and illegality. Theoretical perspectives are introduced at appropriate points in the course and related to particular contractual doctrines and underlying principles.

Assessment: Mid year examination (60 minutes writing time, 10 minutes reading and noting time) or alternate written assessment: 25% (3,500 words) and Final examination (3 hours writing time; 30 minutes reading and noting time): 75%

Contact Hours: Three hours of lectures per week and 1-hour tutorial per fortnight

Prerequisites: nil