Unit details
MLL326 - Restitution
| Offering information: | Not offered in 2013 |
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| Offered at: | (B, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Laws students only) |
| Unit chair: | J Taliadoros |
| Prerequisite: | MLL111 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit introduces and examines the concept of unjust enrichment and the various restitutionary remedies currently available in Australia. Topics include: the place and role of the law of restitution; the concept of unjust enrichment; the right to restitution including mistake, failure of consideration, contracts which fail, and payments made under compulsion; claims for the reasonable value of services; restitution for wrongdoing and proprietary remedies; defences.
Assessment
Test (Take Home) 2500 words 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Unit Fee Information
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8th June 2007