Contract law
Mr Andrew Coleman and Mr Len Moore
6 points
* 3 class hours per week
* Distance: approximately 10 hours
per week
* First semester
* Gippsland
* Prerequisite: GBU1201
Objectives This 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 (Commonwealth) rights and remedies of user consumers Trade Practices Act (1974).
Assessment Assignments: 30%
* Examination: 70%
Prescribed texts
Crosling G and Murphy H How to study business law Butterworths, 1994
Goods Act 1958 (Vic.)
Goods (Sales and Leases) Act 1981 (Vic.)
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)
Graw S An introduction to the law of contract Law Book, 1992
Latimer P Australian business law CCH
or
Krever R Mastering law studies and law examination techniques Butterworths
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