Further Aspects of Contract and Tort

Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide further understanding and skills on the law of contract and tort as it relates to business.

Learning outcomes and assessment

LO1 Be able to apply the vitiating factors that could impact on an otherwise legally binding contract

1.1 explain the legal concepts of misrepresentation, mistake, duress, undue influence and illegality

1.2 apply the different vitiating factors in given business scenarios

1.3 apply appropriate remedies to contracts which have been the subject of vitiating factors

LO2 Be able to apply the law of discharge of contract

2.1 explain the legal consequences of discharge of contract

2.2 apply appropriate remedies to contracts which have been discharged by breach

LO3 Be able to apply the specific torts other than negligence which impact on business activities

3.1 explain the torts of trespass, nuisance, the rule in Rylands v Fletcher and defamation

3.2 explain who has the right to sue and who may be sued in the various torts

3.3 apply the different torts in given business scenarios

3.4 evaluate the law of tort’s impact on business activities

LO4 Be able to apply the possible defences against actions in tort

4.1 apply appropriate defences to given situations in tort

4.2 apply appropriate remedies to given situations in tort.