Contracts B

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 4001
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Course ID
207406
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Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Law
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No

Course overview

The aim of this course (and the associated course Contracts A) is to provide knowledge and understanding in a foundation area of law which will be sufficient to resolve contract law issues, as well as to provide a basis for study in other courses which involve an application of principles of contract law. The course includes: 1. Discharge of Contracts a. Performance b. Agreement c. Termination; 2. Remedies a. Damages b. Equitable Remedies c. Restitutionary Remedies; 3. Invalidating Factors a. Misrepresentation b. Mistake c. Undue Influence e. Unconscionability f. Illegality.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe and apply to complex fact situations relevant rules relating to discharge of contracts (including remedies for breach)
  • Describe and apply to complex fact situations defeasibility conditions relating to performance of contract
  • Appraise the development of various contract law rules and assess specific legislative initiatives
  • Apply communication and negotiation skills to resolve contractual disputes

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