Postgraduate RMI-OJD115-2019

Advanced Contract Law

Add to your contract law knowledge with your study of vitiating factors including misinformation, abuse of power and illegality, and the related concepts of equitable estoppel and restitution. Then explore ways contracts may be legally discharged.

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
20 Jul 2020

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University ranking

2019
2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

knowledge of a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of Australian contract law including a sound understanding of the grounds on which a contract may be deemed void, rescinded and/or terminated and the ability to identify the various forms of relief and remedies which may be available in these circumstances
demonstrate sophisticated and advanced cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to contract law and generate appropriate responses
the capacity to articulate and apply those principles to specific fact scenarios and come to a well-reasoned conclusion on the relevant legal obligations and likely outcomes
the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively to a range of different audiences.

Topics covered

- Drafting Skills
- Performance & Termination of Contracts
- Remedies for Breach of Contract
- Detrimental Reliance and Unjust Enrichment
- Frustration
- Vitiating Factors: Misinformation
- Vitiating Factors: Abuse of Power This topic continues the examination of important principles of contract law
- Vitiating Factors: Rescission
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming

Entry requirements

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

RMI-OJD105-Fundamentals of Contract Law

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Fundamentals of Contract Law. This unit is designed to provide an overview of the vitiating factors affecting contracts, including misinformation, abuse of power and illegality. This unit will also introduce students to key related concepts, such as equitable estoppel and restitution. Finally, as part of this subject, students will study the various ways in which contracts may be discharged and/or terminated and the relevant remedies and relief which may be available in these circumstances.

Assessments

Multiple Choice (20%)
Memorandum of Advice (30%)
Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 07 Jun 20)

Textbook information is pending.

Next study term (19 Jul 20 to 25 Oct 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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