This is a basic introductory course in contract law. Topics include consideration and other bases for enforcing promises, the bargaining process (including precontractual liability), the requirement of a writing (statute of frauds), policing the bargain for unfairness, remedies for breach of contract, performance and breach, and failure of basic assumptions (mistake, impracticability, frustration). These topics are explored in the context of construction contracts, contracts for the sale of goods, contracts for the sale of land, employment agreements, family agreements, and other significant types of agreements.
Section Offerings for 2012-13
| Course No. | Term | Name | ||
| & Section | Instructor(s) | Schedule | Location | |
| L6105-001 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| R. Scott | MTW 9:10 AM-10:30 AM | GRHL 101 | ||
| L6105-002 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| A. Katz | MTWRF 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | WJWH 103 | ||
| L6105-003 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| C. Fried | MTW 1:20 PM-2:40 PM | WJWH L104 | ||
| L6105-004 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| J. Kraus | TWR 10:40 AM-12:00 PM | WJWH 417 | ||
| L6105-005 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| V. Goldberg | MTWRF 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | WJWH L104 | ||
| L6105-006 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| P. Hamburger | MTW 2:50 PM-4:10 PM | WJWH 417 | ||
| L6105-007 | 12F | Contracts | ||
| J. Kraus | TWR 2:50 PM-4:10 PM | GRHL 103 | ||
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