LC2S219 - The Law of Contract 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Law of Contract | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Hannah Coburn, Rachel Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Clare Lewis, Ayesha Fulat, Holly Evans, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will introduce students to the rules of the substantive area of contract law, the cornerstone of civil liability. It is the foundation for many of the other subjects studied throughout the course.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts such as freedom to contract, agreement and consent;
2. Develop the ability to recognise the criteria for an agreement to be legally enforceable;
3. Develop knowledge and understanding of the issues that arise in determining the terms of the agreement and the intention of the parties;
4. Identify the factors that affect the enforceability of the contract and recognise the circumstances that can lead to a contract being set aside by the courts;
5. Identify, locate and apply relevant legislation and case law to advise parties to a contract about their rights and their obligations under the contract;
6. Develop a knowledge and understanding of the common law and equitable doctrines which underpin the law of contract;
7. Develop analytical and problem solving skills.
Content Summary
The module will introduce students to the common law and statutory rules of contract by typically covering the following indicative content:
• Core principles of contract law
• Formation:
• offer and acceptance
• consideration
• intention to create legal relations
• certainty
• capacity.
• Parties:
• privity of contract
• rights of third parties.
• Contract terms:
• express terms
• incorporation of terms
• terms implied by common law and statute
• exemption clauses
• the interpretation of contract terms (conditions, warranties and innominate terms)
• variation.
• Vitiating factors:
• misrepresentation
• mistake
• unfair contract terms
• duress and undue influence
• illegality.
• Termination:
• expiry or other specified event
• breach
• frustration
• basic principles of restitution and unjust enrichment in the context of termination of contract.
• Remedies:
• damages
• liquidated sums and penalties
• specific performance
• injunctions
• duty to mitigate
• indemnities
• guarantees.
• Causation and remoteness
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of the rules that govern contractual relationships. |
| LO2 | Apply the law of contract through a series of complex problem-based scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Presentation of an academic poster representing understanding and application of the substantive rules of contract law. | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single decided case or legal issue in contract law. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |