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JUTENGCON - English Law of Contract

Course content

Note: This course will be given a new code from spring semester 2006, and you will find all relevant information JUR5260 - English Law of Contract

The course will focus on English/American contractual law, including the formation of contracts (the concepts of offer and acceptance and consideration), the concept of privity, the rights of third-party beneficiaries to a contract, principles of agency and the assignment of contractual rights. In addition, the course will cover the terms of a contract, including express and implied terms, agreements to modify the terms of a contract and the various defences to the formation of a contract, including misrepresentation, duress, fraud, mistake, and lack of contractual capacity. The course will also require knowledge of what constitutes a breach of contract, the remedies available for breach, the law relating to the damages, excuse for non-performance, and the doctrine of frustration.

Learning outcomes

See above regarding requirements and syllabus (detailed course information)

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

3 years of law studies.

Teaching

Lectures/seminars

Exam information

6-hours written exam

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