70211 Contracts
8cpRequisite(s): 70120c Legal Method and Research OR 70102 Foundations of Law OR C30022 Jumbunna Unistart
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Description
This subject deals with the legal principles related to binding promises, the issues arising out of their interpretation, performance, and termination. The topics covered include the formation of contracts (agreement, consideration, intention, writing, legality of subject, capacity, privity); content and construction; vitiating factors (mistake, misrepresentation, duress, undue influence, unconscionability); discharge by performance and non-performance of contractual obligations (breach and frustration); and contractual remedies.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
- 2015 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $1711 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the Fees Calculator by Subject for relevant student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
- Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research or International Fees Search.
- Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.
