Law of Contract (M3003)
The Law of Contract
Module M3003
Module details for 2011 cohort.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Learning Outcomes
A successful learner will be able to demonstrate, 1. Knowledge of the legal principles related to the formation and content of a contract, the vitiating factors which may render a contract unenforceable or defective and the consequences of this and any breach in terms of remedies which may be available.2. Where appropriate, knowledge of the context of European law and UK law reform proposals.3. The ability to undertake basic research using library and electronic resources.4. The ability to write and present material in a structured format and apply relevant legal principles to solving hypothetical problems.
Module Outline
This course starts with formation (offer acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations and privity of contract). It then looks at the content of the contract (classification of terms, express terms, implied terms and exclusion clauses) before concluding with vitiating factors (misrepresentation, mistake, duress and undue influence and frustration).
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Summer Term | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | Spring Week 9 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Academic Year | SEMINAR | 1 hour | 010101010100 |
| Undergraduate Academic Year | LECTURE | 1 hour | 222222222200 |
| Undergraduate Academic Year | SEMINAR | 1 hour | 101010101000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Mrs Mary Lee
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