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 2011-12
| Course No. | Term | Name | ||
| & Section | Instructor(s) | Schedule | Location | |
| L6105-001 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| E. Morrison | MTW 9:10 AM-10:30 AM | WJWH L104 | ||
| L6105-002 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| M. Chirelstein | MTWR 1:40 PM-2:40 PM | GRHL 106 | ||
| L6105-003 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| A. Schwartz | MW 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | WJWH L107 | ||
| L6105-004 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| E. Emens | MTW 1:20 PM-2:40 PM | GRHL 104 | ||
| L6105-005 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| V. Goldberg | MTWR 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | WJWH 417 | ||
| L6105-006 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| E. Morrison | MTW 1:20 PM-2:40 PM | GRHL 105 | ||
| L6105-007 | 11F | Contracts | ||
| B. Black | MTWR 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | WJWH 103 | ||
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