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Contracts 733516

   Coordinator:  Professor Andrew Robertson
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Description

This subject studies:

(a) the content of contracts;
(b) invalidating factors in contract formation; and
(c) the termination of contracts.

The study of content includes express terms 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, and includes some consideration of the proprietary consequences of contracts.

PreRequisites

Legal Method and Reasoning, Principles of Public Law, Torts, Obligations, Dispute Resolution.

Mode Of Delivery

Seminars

Estimated Total Time Commitment

144 hours