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    Overview

    The general principles of the law of contract and agency.

    The study of Second-Year Law subjects provides the essential knowledge and skills basis for the rest of the law degree. The analytical, problem-solving and reading skills you acquired in LAWS 101 The Legal System will be further developed.

    About this paper

    Paper title Law of Contract
    Subject Law
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,935.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    LAWS 101
    Limited to
    LLB
    Contact
    law@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Dr Simon Connell

    Textbooks
    Course materials are provided.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Successful completion of this paper will equip students to:

    1. Develop a critical understanding of the general rules, standards, principles, tensions and policies of the law governing contracts
    2. Develop an ability to recognise the difference between rules, principles, standards and judicial discretions
    3. Acquire an understanding of the underlying policies and ongoing development of the law relating to contractual obligations, including associated liabilities
    4. Develop the ability to interpret and apply contract statutes and use the respective techniques required to apply rules, principles, standards and discretions effectively
    5. Develop the ability to interpret contractual documents
    6. Develop the ability to read and analyse cases
    7. Be able to reason through and argue a legal position
    8. Develop the ability to apply their knowledge to novel situations

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-15:50 9-16, 18-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 09:00-09:50 9-15, 18-22, 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Thursday 09:00-09:50 12, 15, 20
    A2 Monday 09:00-09:50 12, 15, 20
    A3 Monday 09:00-09:50 12, 15, 20
    A4 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 12, 15, 20
    A5 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 12, 15, 20
    A6 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 12, 15, 20
    A7 Monday 14:00-14:50 12, 15, 20
    A8 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 12, 15, 20
    A9 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 12, 15, 20
    A10 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 12, 15, 20
    A11 Thursday 11:00-11:50 12, 15, 20
    A12 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 12, 15, 20
    A13 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 12, 15, 20
    A14 Monday 11:00-11:50 12, 15, 20
    A15 Monday 11:00-11:50 12, 15, 20
    A16 Monday 13:00-13:50 12, 15, 20
    A17 Monday 13:00-13:50 12, 15, 20
    A18 Tuesday 15:00-15:50 12, 15, 20
    A19 Thursday 11:00-11:50 12, 15, 20

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 34, 38, 40
    A2 Thursday 09:00-09:50 34, 38, 40
    A3 Thursday 12:00-12:50 34, 38, 40
    A4 Tuesday 09:00-09:50 34, 38, 40
    A5 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 34, 38, 40
    A6 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 34, 38, 40
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