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#JUS5260 - English Law of Contract - University of Oslo - University of Oslo

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Course content

The course focuses on selected aspects of English contractual law. These aspects include the central rules on formation of contracts (i.e. rules on offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations), rules on defining the express and implied terms of a contract, agreements to modify terms, and certain defences to contract formation (primarily rules on misrepresentation).

The course deals also with rules on breach of contract, the remedies available for breach, the law relating to damages, and the doctrine of frustration. Some consideration is also given to the rights of third-party beneficiaries to a contract.

Learning outcome

From the course, one gains an elementary understanding of central elements of English contract law. In particular, one learns the basic rules and principles governing the formation, interpretation and termination of contracts. See further ‘Detailed course information’ regarding reading requirements and syllabus.

Admission

You may register for this course if you have admission to a Master’s programme at UiO or the faculty's exchange programme. You can also register for this course if you do not have admission to any programme at UiO, but meet the formal prerequistites.

Have you met the formal prerequisites at another institution than the University of Oslo, and the results are not formally registered at UiO, you must apply for admission to courses at Master’s level. Students with admission to Master’s degree programmes at other faculties than The Faculty of Law must also apply for admission.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Students must fill one of these requirements :

• Passed 1st - 3rd year of the 5-years degree Master of Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) (or exams that qualify for exemption for these) or
• Hold a 5-years Master’s degree in Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) or equivalent.