CONTRACT LAW A
LAW2CTA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we examine the law of contract. We consider the legal principles by which a contractual relationship is formed, its content interpreted, and its termination - along with the consequences of termination. During our enquiry, we consider the development of the common law of contract, analysing the role of the courts in the facilitation of transactional mechanisms and the sometimes conflicting tendency to require parties to act fairly and in good faith. This subject, in combination with Law of Contracts B (LAW2CTB), meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria in the area of Law of Contract.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (LAW1LIM and LAW1PPL) or admission to (LVLGE or LVLGEB or LVLG or LVLGB)
Co-requisites: LAW2TOT
Incompatible subjects: LAW21/22CNT or LAW2CNT
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Cases on Contract | Prescribed | Ellinghaus, M. P. | CODE PRESS |
| Readings | Cheshire and Fifoot's Law of Contract | Prescribed | M.P.Ellinghaus and N.C. Seddon | LEXISNEXIS, LATEST EDN |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures occur three times a semester."
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 30 | |
| Problem Solving Exercise | 35 | |
| Research Essay | 35 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures occur three times a semester."
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 30 | |
| Problem Solving Exercise | 35 | |
| Research Essay | 35 |