Contract Law

Webinar – remedies

A recording of part of a webinar June 2020

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Webinar – consideration

Recorded during live webinar 2020

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Misrepresentation – webinar

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Mistake Q&A 2

This recording explains how to structure an answer to a problem question on mistake in contract.

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Mistake Q&A

This recording explains how to structure an answer to a problem question on mistake in contract.

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Frustration of contracts

This lecture deals with when a contract may be treated as discharged by frustration – where change in circumstances since contract was made justifies parties being released from further obligations.

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Regulation of terms

This lecture looks at the regulation of terms that are regarded as unfair or unreasonable in their substance with primary focus on exemption (exclusion and limitation) clauses.

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Misrepresentation

This recorded lecture presentation explains the requirements for an action in misrepresentation and the remedies available.

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Mistake

This lecture pesentation deals with the circumstances in which a mistake of one or both parties can affect the validity of a contract.

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Implied terms

In this recorded lecture presentation contractual terms implied by statute, trade custom, and at common law are considered.

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Express terms

This recording presentation deals with the incorporation of express terms of the contract.

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Duress and undue influence

This recording covers the common law defence of duress and the equitable defence of undue influence.

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Discharge by breach and incomplete performance

This recorded lecture covers two connected topics: discharge by breach, and incomplete performance of obligations.

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Privity of contract

In this lecture the doctrine of privity is explained and the common law and statutory changes challenges to it are evaluated.

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Promissory estoppel

In this lecture the equitable doctrine of promissory estoppel is explained and analysed.

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Consideration

In this lecture the contractual requirement of consideration is explained and analysed.

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Offer and acceptance

This detailed lecture presentation explains and discusses, in depth, offer and acceptance in the Law of Contract.

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Remedies in Contract

This lecture presentation is split into two parts. The first part considers the nature of damages; the second addresses issues of causation, remoteness and mitigation.

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Exemption Clauses Q&A

Analyses a problem question about exemption clauses in contract and provides a logical structure to answering questions on the topic.

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Frustration Q&A

This lecture presentation analyses a problem question on frustration in contract.

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Misrepresentation Q&A

This lecture presentation analyses a problem question on misrepresentation. Issues include: terms, representations and ‘mere puffs’; fraudulent, negligent and innocent misrepresentations; s2(1) Misrepresentation Act 1967; remedies; bars to rescission.

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Consideration Q&A

This lecture presentation analyses a problem question on consideration in contract. Issues covered include: past consideration; Williams v Roffey; economic duress; promissory estoppel.

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Agreement Q&A

This lecture presentation analyses a problem question on agreement in contract. In addition to discussing the relevant law the lecturer explains how to structure the answer.

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