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Principles of contract law A
LAW5002
Synopsis
Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence and content of binding promises and their enforcement or defeasibility in a market economy. It also involves a consideration of the underlying policy considerations. Contract law is taught in two units: Principles of Contract Law A and B. Principles of Contract Law A covers the introduction to contract law, the formation of contracts (including capacity and formalities), privity of contract, and the incorporation, construction and validity of contractual terms.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Audience
- Postgraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Law
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (1)
What it unlocks (2)
- Principles of contract law BLAW5005
- Principles of property lawLAW5006
Offerings (3)
- Trimester 1Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK
- Trimester 2Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK
- Trimester 3Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK