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730-215 Contracts | |
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Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Associate Professor F Ellinghaus |
Prerequisites | Legal Method and Reasoning; Torts; Obligations or in each case their equivalents. |
Semester | 1, repeat 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Estimated total time commitment of 144 hours. Includes two 2-hour seminars per week |
Subject Description | This subject entails study of (a) the content of contracts, (b) invalidating factors, and (c) the termination of contracts. The study of content includes incorporation and interpretation of express and implied terms. The study of invalidating factors includes misinformation (mistake, misrepresentation, misleading conduct); abuse of power (duress, undue influence, third party impropriety, unconscionable dealing, unconscionable conduct); and illegality. The study of termination includes termination for breach, for failure of condition, by frustration, and by consent. |
Assessment | A take home examination 1500 words 30% (due week 6) and a final open-book examination two hours 70% |
Prescribed Texts | Printed materials will be issued by the Faculty of Law.
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