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