Details for LAW105 Contract Law 2

Not every contract survives the pressure of real life. Contract Law 2 examines what can go wrong once an agreement is on foot, from mistake and misrepresentation to duress, unconscionable conduct, unfair terms and frustration. You’ll also explore misleading conduct under the Australian Consumer Law, illegal contracts, restraint of trade, restitution and remedies. You’ll finish equipped to protect contracting parties and resolve complex contract disputes.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: LAW105
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

LAW104 Contract Law 1  

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe and apply the principles of contract law to analyse, evaluate and resolve contract law problems. In Contract Law 2, these principles concern the following:
   • Mistake;
   • Misrepresentation
   • Misleading and deceptive conduct and other principles under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL);
   • Duress, unconscionable conduct, unjust contracts and unfair terms;
   • Illegal contracts;
   • Restraint of trade and penalties;
   • Frustration;
   • Quasi-contracts and restitution; and
   • Remedies
2. Explain the doctrines designed to protect the parties engaged in a contractual relationship and apply ethical decision-making skills.
3. Critically evaluate relevant contract law cases, commentary and legislation in order to effectively participate in class discussion about contract law issues.
4. Summarise, analyse, evaluate and present contract law material to help class members explore contract law material with persistence, independence, rigour and integrity.

Subject Content

1.  Contractual Mistake
2.  Misrepresentation
3. Misleading or deceptive conduct
4. Duress and undue influence
5. Statutory unconscionable conduct, unjust contract and unfair terms
6. Illegal contracts
7. Restraint of trade and penalties
8. Termination by Frustration
9. Quasi contracts and restitution
10. Remedies – Part I
11. Remedies – Part II
12. Subject Review
13. Examination

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face on site

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Class Participation (15%)
2. Class Presentation (15%)
3. Problem Question Assignment (20%)
4. Final Examination (50%)

Prescribed Text

• John W Carter, Contract Law in Australia (JW Carter Publishing, 8th ed, 2023)  
• John W Carter, Nuwan Dias, John Eldridge and David Thorpe, Cases and Materials on Contract Law in Australia (JW Carter Publishing, 8th ed, 2024)  
• Melbourne University Law Review Association, Australian Guide to Legal Citation (Melbourne University Law Review Association, 4th ed, 2018) 

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