ADM4471 LAW OF OBLIGATIONS
Course Content
This course is an evaluation of sources of obligations such as contracts, torts and unjust enrichment. It studies contractual obligations with regard to their effects, performance and termination as well as some cases to clarify the discussed topics. The course will begin by exploring the fundamental concepts and principles of the law of obligations, including the sources of obligations, the nature and classification of obligations, and the relationship between the law of obligations and other areas of law, such as property law and family law. The course will then examine the legal framework governing contractual obligations, including the formation, interpretation, performance, and termination of contracts, and the legal consequences of breach of contract, such as damages, specific performance, and rescission. The course will also analyze the principles and rules governing tort liability, including the elements of negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts, and the defenses available to the tortfeasor, such as contributory negligence and assumption of risk. The course will explore the concept of unjust enrichment and the legal principles governing the restitution of benefits obtained at the expense of another, including the elements of unjust enrichment, the types of restitutionary remedies, and the defenses available to the defendant. Throughout the course, students will engage with real-world cases and disputes to clarify and illustrate the legal principles and concepts discussed in the course, and to develop their skills in legal analysis and problem-solving. The course will also emphasize the importance of critical thinking and effective communication in the study and practice of the law of obligations.
