Contracts
Subject 730-215 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | 2 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Two 2-hour seminars per week Total Time Commitment: 144 hours. | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Legal Method and Reasoning; Torts; Obligations or in each case their equivalents. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Mr Fred Ellinghaus| Subject Overview: |
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. |
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| Assessment: | Take home examination 1500 words 30%. Final open book examination 2 hours 70%. |
| Prescribed Texts: |
Prescribed Texts: Printed materials will be issued by Melbourne Law School. Australian Cases on Contract (Ellinghaus), 2009 edn, Code Press |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Laws |
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