Unit details
MLL111 - Contract
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Laws students only) |
| Unit chair: | F Tiba |
| Coordinator: | J Clarke (G), D Allen (B), K Pniewski (W), F Tiba (X), Wilbert Mapombere (X-CBD) |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLC101 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 2 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit involves a study of the general principles of contract law. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of contract law in commercial life and private settings and how contract problems may be approached and resolved. Students will be exposed to the policy issues raised by contract law. Topics include the nature, development and theory of contract law; formation; formalities; contractual capacity; contractual terms and their interpretation; vitiating factors; termination of contracts and remedies.
Assessment
Written Assignment 2000-4000 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2722 | $2846 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
