LAW2201

Torts A (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students successfully completing this course should have: (1) an understanding of the main principles of the law of torts, with the exception of the tort of negligence which is studied in Torts B; (2) upon analysing factual situations involving loss or damage to persons or property, the ability to provide well structured advice regarding torts and tortious remedies arising from those facts; (3) familiarity with the theories and critical debate about the role and nature of the law of torts; and (4) enhanced legal skills of critical analysis and thinking, oral communication and legal research.

Assessment: Final examination (2 hours reading, noting and writing time plus 10 minutes settling time): 100% OR Final examination (1 hours writing time plus 10 minutes reading time) 50% + Research assignment (4000 words) 50%: 100%

Contact Hours: 3 hours of lectures per week and 1 hour of tutorials per fortnight

Corequisites: LAW1100 Legal process OR LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning