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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 14 Jul 2019
Subject details
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- Introduction to Contract Law
- Agreement
- Consideration
- Intention
- Certainty and Formalities
- Capacity and Privity
- Contents of a contract - Express Terms
- Contents of a contract - Implied Terms
- Contents of a contract - Excluding and Limiting Terms
- Revision and Exam preparation
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
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Online materials
- Printable format materials
- Audio-Video streaming
- Resources and Links
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You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject studies the fundamental principles of contract law. It examines the requirements for the formation of a contract (i.e. agreement, form or consideration, formalities, privity and capacity). It also considers the contents and construction of a contract, including express and implied terms, as well as excluding or limiting terms. The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further and more specific contract law studies as part of Advanced Contract Law in the Juris Doctor.
- Open book invigilated exam (50%)
- Letter of advice (30%)
- Problem-based task (20%)
Textbooks are not required.