Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Law

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

6101LAWCL-JAN-MTP

Aims

To analyse, explain and illustrate the primary English Common Law remedies in contract, tort and restitution.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic rules applicable to the granting of remedies in contract, tort and restitution.
2.
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge gained and present informed solutions to problems.
3.
Demonstrate a critical approach to the relevant legal issues.
4.
Use appropriate legal sources, legal terminology and language in written work.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:A. Compensatory aims and theoretical underpinnings of compensation B. Factors limiting recovery of damages i. Factual Causation, intervening cause, remoteness of damage and mitigation C. Damages for different types of loss i. Pecuniary loss (except consequent on personal injury or death- including breach of contract and mental distress) ii. Damages for personal injury and death D. Outline of breach of contract remedies E. Compelling performance – specific performance and injunction F. Restitutionary remedies
Module Overview:
To analyse, explain and illustrate the primary English Common Law remedies in contract, tort and restitution. The module undertakes a critical examination of the remedies available in English Common Law
Additional Information:The module undertakes a critical examination of the remedies available in English Common Law

Assessments

Essay

Centralised Exam