LAWS6851 - Construction Law

Objectives

• Examine the application of basic principles of Contract and Tort to the processes of building and civil engineering contracts.
• Consider the interaction between standard form and general principle.

Content

Widespread use of long and complex standard forms; multiparty transactions; difficult allocations of risk; liquidated damages, termination; and privity of contract.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
20, 22 April & 4, 7 May 2009

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

• 1 x 10,000 Word Essay (100%)

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Business Law | Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law