BU231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Fiduciary, Equitable Remedy, Specific Performance
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Topic 1 - introduction to the law of torts ch4,5. Topic 2 - introduction to the law of contracts ch 6,7,8. Topic 3 - grounds upon which a contract may be impeached and the requirement of writing ch 9,10. Equitable grounds upon which a contract may be impeached: Mistake (terms, assumptions, innocent third parties, performance) Independent legal advice and the matrimonial home. Electronic registration and the real estate conveyance. The doctrine of part performance in real property law. Topic 4 - privity of contract, the assignment of contractual rights ch 11. Privity of contract and the assignment of contractual rights: Exceptions to the privity of contract rule. The nature of an assignment of rights. Topic 5 the effect of breach of contract and remedies for breach ch 12, 13. Ways in which a contract may be discharged.
