Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To explore and critically analyse the legal framework concerning breach/liability, defences and remedies in Obligations, as reflected in the contractual and tortious spheres, how to apply these rules to given factual situations and what are the effects of the key judicial decisions and statutory provisions which apply in this area. The module will also reflect on key differences and commonalities on the way in which the contractual and tortious spheres respond to these issues.
Intended Learning Outcomes
comprehend a range of remedies provided in the private law of contract and tort: 1demonstrate critical analysis of substantive areas covered: 1offer an argument for or against a given proposition in a particular case and to present a tolerably coherent argument in support: 1think in a 'lawyer-like' manner and provide practical solutions to the sort of problem scenario likely to arise in practice: 1
Lectures - 20 Hours Tutorials - 6 HoursLive Plenaries - 12 x 1 hoursRevision session - 2 hours Preparation for lectures and tutorials - 40Assessment preparation and further reading - 70 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Essay weighted 100%2,500 word essayAnswer to problem question (2,500 words) drawing on available remedies in private law