Course Title : CONTRACT LAW FOR NON-LAWYERS COURSE
Course Code: CLNC108
Faculty: Faculty of Law
School/Centre: CPE
Specific Course Enquiries: Iola Ternel-Wong - Ph: +61 7 3138 4060, Email: i.ternel@qut.edu.au
Date: Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November 2008
Times: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: $1,300 Includes GST, Morning & Afternoon Teas, Lunches and Course Notes
Venue: Queensland University of Technology - Gardens Point Campus (Owen J Wordsworth Room)
Last date for Registrations: COB Tuesday 4 November 2008

Synopsis:

For those who come into contact with contracts or who are involved in contract making in the course of their work, a basic knowledge of contract law can help avoid legal problems down the track, or provide an early alert to seek specialised legal advice.

This two day workshop is designed to provide a foundation understanding of contract law for non-lawyers. Utilising a format that includes hands-on problem solving and ample opportunity for questions, this workshop explains difficult concepts in easy to understand terms.

Workshop Outline:

I. Formation of Contracts

  • Agreement
  • Intention
  • Consideration

IV. Ending Contracts

  • Performance
  • Agreement
  • Frustration
  • Termination for breach

II. Negotiation of contracts and potential pitfalls

  • Pre-contractual statements
  • Misrepresentation
  • Trade Practices Act s 52 - misleading conduct
  • Equitable estoppel

V. Other Factors Invalidating Contracts

  • Mistake
  • Trade Practices Act ss 51AA, 51AB, 51AC and unconscionable conduct

III. Content of Contracts

  • Promissory terms - conditions, warranties and intermediate terms
  • Exemption clauses
  • Other terms

VI. Remedies

  • Damages
  • Specific performance and injunction

Presenter Details:

Professor Des Butler is the author or co-author of two books on Contract Law, both of which are now in their second editions, and has lectured in Contract Law for nearly twenty years. He also has written books and articles on liability for psychiatric injury, media law and maritime law.

Dr Bill Dixon has taught Contract Law for the last eleven years. Bill completed his doctorate on the topic "An Examination of the Common Law Obligation of Good Faith in the Performance and Enforcement of Commercial Contracts in Australia". He is a co-author of four books together with many other publications.

Cost:

AUD$1300.00 (includes GST)
Includes refreshments, lunch and course notes

Venue:

QUT, Gardens Point Campus
2 George Street, Brisbane
Owen J Wordsworth Room
Level 12, S Block

Registration:

To register for the Course, please click on the "Register Here " link, below:

Upon registration, an invoice will automatically be sent to your email address.

Registration can be paid for by credit card at the time of registration or by cheque, EFT/Direct Debit.

Fee-Help and HECS are not available for Continuing Professional Education Courses.

Register Here

1. Register via the online registration link above (have your credit card ready if you are paying online).

2. A registration email will automatically be sent back (to the email address nominated on the online registration form).

Cancellation:

Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the Course Manager, either by mail, facsimile or email (carley.chapman@qut.edu.au).

Cancellations received prior to COB 7 November 2008 will be refunded less $100 (please note if you have not paid you will still be invoiced for this amount). No registration refunds will be made after COB 7 November 2008. Cancellations received after COB 7 November 2008 will be charged the full fee (even if payment has not already been received).

Contact Information:

For further information regarding course content or assessment, please contact Course Coordinator:
Iola Ternel-Wong
Phone: +61 7 3138 4060
Email: i.ternel@qut.edu.au

For Registration or Payments queries, please contact Course Manager:
Carley Chapman
Office of Continuing Professional Education
Phone: +61 7 3138 9350
Email: carley.chapman@qut.edu.au

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