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LAW1123 Contract B

Semester 2, 2022 Ipswich On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Law and Justice
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: LAW1111 and LAW1112
Pre-requisite: LAW1113

Overview

This is a core course in the Bachelor of Laws program. Together with LAW1113 Contract and Torts A, it is approved by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (Qld) and the Chief Justice of Queensland as meeting the contracts area of knowledge under the Supreme Court (Admission) Rules 2004 (Qld) and therefore deals with elements of Contracts, specifically: content and construction of contract; vitiating factors; discharge; and remedies.

This course continues to expand the students' knowledge of contract law. This course will build upon the understanding of the principles of the law of contract gained in LAW1113 Contract and Torts A. Specifically the aim of this course is to equip students with further knowledge of the law concerning the content of a legally enforceable contract as well as the manner in which contracts are interpreted, vitiating factors, the manner in which contracts may be performed or discharged, and the legal remedies available in the event of a breach or non-performance of a contract. Students will also further develop their research skills.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding [explain and apply] of a coherent body of knowledge [relevant to contract law], and underlying principles and concepts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise [in this area] (PO1/TLO1).
  2. Identify and articulate legal issues [relevant to contract law]; [comprehend legal and other materials]; apply legal reasoning to generate appropriate responses to legal issues; and engage in critical analysis and make a reasoned choice amongst alternatives (PO2/TLO2).
  3. Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences (PO5/TLO5).

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Content and construction of contract [Admission Rules 3(2)] 25.00
2. Vitiating factors [Admission Rules 3(3)] 25.00
3. Discharge [Admission Rules 3(4)] 20.00
4. Remedies [Admission Rules 3(5)] 25.00
5. Assignment [Admission Rules 3(6)] 5.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Butler, DA 2018, LexisNexis questions and answers - contract law, 6th edn, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, New South Wales.
(Latest edition required.)
Gooley, J, Radan, P & Vickovich, I 2021, Principles of Australian contract law, 5th edn, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, New South Wales.
(Latest edition required.)
Gooley, J, Radan, P & Vickovich, I 2021, Principles of Australian contract law: cases and materials, 5th edn, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, New South Wales.
(Latest edition required.)
Mann, T (ed.) 2017, Australian law dictionary, 3rd edn, Oxford 精东传媒app Press, South Melbourne, Victoria.
(Latest edition required.)

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment		 Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 20 1,2
Assignments Written Problem Solving No 40 1,2,3
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 40 1,2
Date printed 10 February 2023