Students develop an ability to read, understand and apply the law of contract through the study of decided cases and contractual terms. Although this unit also studies legislation that impacts on contract law in Australia, most of the law is found in common law cases so this is the primary material it focuses on. The unit begins with an examination of the rules relating to the formation, terms and construction of contracts. This includes concepts of offer and acceptance and intention to create legal relations. Students understand the need for sufficiency of consideration and the operation and consequences of estoppel. They continue mapping the life of a contract by investigating how... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Robyn Carrol
