Law of obligations - I
- Course Code:
- 155200004
- Unit value:
- 1
- Year of study:
- Year 1
- Taught in:
- Full Year
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course
Law of Obligations I (Contract Law) is designed to give students a theoretical and practical understanding of the English Law of contract. The course focuses on solving problem questions on contract law and examines fundamental concepts such as consideration, misrepresentation, and the control of unfair terms, as well as the remedies arising from breach of contract.
On completion of the course students will be able to:
- Analyse sets of facts presented in the form of problem questions, identify and examine the relevant law and provide answers on the application of the law to the facts.
- Present and critically discuss the content of legal rules, answer essay questions on the evolution of the law of contract and assess the state of the law.
In order to successfully complete the course the student needs to demonstrate knowledge of the main areas of the course through the presentation of caselaw and statute and show skill in answering problem questions in identifying the relevant law and applying it to the facts in reaching a sensible conclusion.
