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Leader: TBA
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (On-campus)
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
Objectives: At the successful completion of this subject the student should be able to: (1) identify the basic rules of law relating to damages; (2) apply those rules of law to the assessment 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.
Prerequisites: LAW7281 and LAW7282. Must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate of Forensic Studies (Accounting)
Corequisites: LAW7284