Applied Contract Law

• • Introduction and Overview
  • Negotiating the contract
  • Formation of the contract
  • The content of the contract 1
  • The content of the contract 2
  • Performing the contract
  • Ending the contract
  • Undoing the contract: vitiating factors - Common Law
  • Undoing the contract: vitiating factors - Statute
  • The consequences of ending the contract: remedies
  • Resolving contract disputes - a practical guide

• Study resources

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• USA-BLW17-Business Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject covers the formation, negotiation and operation of contracts, the role and structure of the contents of a business contract including: boilerplate and common clauses, risk management and termination clauses, the type and scope of contract remedies and dispute resolution.

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• Problem Based Assignment (20%)
• Project (30%)
• Invigilated Final Examination (50%)