LS471 Advanced Contract Law
Updated: 19 December 2007| Credit Points | 6 |
| Offering | Not offered in 2008 |
| Online level | Level C - Internet access required |
| Intensive School(s) | None |
| Supervised Exam | None |
| Pre-requisites | 48 cp in Legal Studies including LS 172 or 372 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Notes | None |
| Combined Units | None |
| Coordinator(s) | N/A |
| Unit Description |
This unit studies a number of areas where traditional contract doctrine, particularly in the fields of formation of contract and remedies for breach of contract, appear to be inadequate. Particular attention is paid to the influence of equitable doctrine in this traditional common law area and the judicial development of the doctrines of estoppel and unconscionability. |
| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
| Recommended Material Optional |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |