USA CONTRACTS LAW
LAW5UCL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students study distinctive aspects of USA Contracts Law including the agreement process, consideration, covenants not to compete, moral obligations and consideration, promissory estoppels, parole evidence and interpretation, capacity of parties, avoidance for misconduct or mistake, the Statute of Frauds; conditions, performance and breach; impossibility or impracticability; frustration and risk of casualty losses; enforcement remedies; specific performance; discharge of contracts and bargains that are illegal or against public policy.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Gordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cases and problems on contracts | Prescribed | Calamari, Perillo, Bender and Brown | 6TH EDN, WEST, 2011 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 49-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gordon Walker
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 49 - 50
Five 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 49 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | |
| onr 6,000-7,000-word take home examination | 90 |