2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAW1030 Contract

30 creditsClass Size: 287

Module manager: David Pearce
Email: d.pearce@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

This module is mutually exclusive with

LAW1011	Torts (part-time)
LAW1031	Contract Law
LAW1075	Introduction to the Law of Obligations
LAW1100	Torts

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to demonstrate, with appropriate reference to case-law and statute, a basic understanding of the general principles governing the formation, modification, performance, discharge and enforcement of contracts under English law. Students should be able to analyse how these principles apply in given fact situations by identifying, distinguishing and evaluating relevant authorities and arguments. Students should also be able to explain and assess recent developments and current controversies in English contract law.

Syllabus

Formation of the contract: the process of offer and acceptance; unilateral mistake; the intention to create legal relations.
The basis of enforcement of contracts: consideration, promissory estoppel; economic duress.
The contents of the contract: express and implied terms.
The position of third parties.
Vitiating factors: misrepresentation; common mistake.
Discharge of the contract: frustration; breach.
Remedies: damages; exclusion clauses; specific enforcement.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	44	1.00	44.00
Seminar	7	1.00	7.00
Private study hours			249.00
Total Contact hours			51.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

1 hour mock examination

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	3 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 31/03/2009

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