LAWS6919 - Problems in Contract Formulation

Objectives

• Issues surrounding contract formation are the most litigated contract law matters.
• This unit, after some introductory classes on contract formation, will concentrate on some of the more problematic aspects of contract formation.

Content

Letters of intent; letters of comfort; conditional contract; tender; electronic contracts; good faith in contract negotiation; the battle of the forms and pre-contractual liability.

Assumed knowledge

Undergraduate law degree

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
7-10 May 2013

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

• 1 x 10,000 Word Essay (100%)

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Global Law | Master of Business Law | Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law