Module Code - Title:
LA4122
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CONTRACT LAW 2
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To examine the grounds upon which contracts may be discharged or avoided and the remedies available to ensure performance of contractual obligations.
Syllabus:
Vitiating factors: mistake, misrepresentation, fraud, duress, undue influence, unconscionability. Discharge of obligations: by performance, by agreement, by breach, by frustration. Remedies for breach of contract: specific performance, damages, rectification, rescission. Assignment of contract obligations. Agency. Quasi-contracts.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Identify the key elements in establishing the parameters of a contract either by expressed or implied terms
- Specify the judicial or legislative requirements that imply terms into an enforceable agreement.
- Outline the basis for not enforcing certain types of agreements due to public policy.
- Differentiate the factors that vitiate the existence of a contract based on mistake, misrepresentation, duress and undue influence.
- Distinguish the consequences of bringing a contractual relationship to an end depending on the path chosen, including remedies and sanctions.
- Critique the ability of the law to regulate the voluntary agreements of private citizens
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
n/a
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
n/a
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Prime Texts:
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Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LAW AND ACCOUNTING
BACHELOR OF LAWS
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LAW PLUS)
BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) IN COMMON AND CIVIL LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS IN CIVIL AND COMMON LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS IN LAW AND CYBER SECURITY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Luke.Danagher@ul.ie