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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-321 Restitution

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Dr M Bryan

Prerequisite/s:

Torts and the Process of Law; History and Philosophy of Law.

Timetable:

Second or Summer

Contact:

One 2-hour lecture per week OR summer intensive

Subject Description:

This course provides an analysis of the law of unjust enrichment in Australian law. Students will examine the various unjust factors recognised by courts or discussed by theorists, such as mistake, compulsion and failure of consideration. The various forms of enrichment will be studied and the differences between restitution for money and restitution for services explored. Defences to restitutionary claims and restitutionary remedies, both personal and proprietary, will also be covered.

Assessment:

Either Research Assignment 4000 words (40%) and Final Exam 2 hours (60%); or Final Exam 3 hours (100%). Summer semester: Final exam 3 hours (100%).

Prescribed Texts:

To be advised

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