The law of unjust enrichment has until recently been the forgotten area of private law or the law of obligations. It is now firmly entrenched as the third fundamental area of the law of obligations, along with contract and tort. <br/><br/>This unit focuses on several areas of the law of unjust enrichment including the requirements of enrichment and 'at the expense of', unjust factors such as mistake, undue influence, duress, failure of consideration and 'ignorance'. The primary defences to this category of claim and its future development in Australian law are also considered.<br/><br/>Key areas of the law that are unclear when considered other than in the context of the law of unjust... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Eric Heenan
Prerequisites: LAWS1130 Legal Process