The law relating to contracts
is one of the pillars of the Common Law
System. An understanding of the basic
elements of Contract Law is thus a critical
prerequisite for the study of a number of
later subjects, including Corporate Law,
Commercial Transactions, and International
Arbitration. This course aims to provide
students with an understanding of the basic
principles of Contract Law in Common
Law, which applies to nearly all contracts.
In fulfilling this aim, the course focuses
primarily on a study of relevant case law and
statute law. The course covers the elements
of contract negotiations, contract formation,
and contract drafting. Specific terms and
conditions will be examined, especially
matters affecting consent to a contract,
discharge of contracts, illegality, remedies,
and third-party rights. The objectives of the
course include:
- To provide students with an understanding
of basic principles of Contract Law in
Common Law; and
- To develop in students an ability to analyze
fact situations and correctly identify the
relevant principles of Contract Law in
Common Law that are applicable to the
resolution of problems raised by particular
factual situations.
Language of Instruction: English (legal terms,
however, are also given in Arabic and French).