This module introduces you to the principles of contract at common law and in equity and helps you to understand how these principles are applied to agreements..
A contract is a legally binding promise (written or oral) by one party to fulfil an obligation to another party in return for consideration.
A basic binding contract must comprise four key elements: offer, acceptance, consideration and intent to create legal relations..
This module introduces you to the principles of contract at common law and in equity and helps you to understand how these principles are applied to agreements..
The module will introduce the law relating to a range of contracts and their contents, such as misrepresentation, mistake, duress, and unfair terms
The module will also help you to familiarise yourself with recognising contracts and methods of resolving contractual problems
You'll learn key contractual concepts such as offer and acceptance, terms (the contents of contracts) and remedies (how to resolve problems with contracts) through a module narrative with characters that use contracts in everyday situations
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