UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5408 Remedies in commercial disputes

Faculty of Law

LAW5408 Remedies in commercial disputes is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2022. It needs LAW5005 and LAW5003.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Not offered
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.

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Requisites

Before LAW5408

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After LAW5408

No unit lists LAW5408 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Overview

This unit will examine important remedial issues in commercial disputes and how they can be effectively resolved. It bridges the divide between remedies law, civil procedure and dispute resolution. Issues addressed include pre-emptive remedies, enforcement of bargains, damages for economic loss under common law and statute, the resolution of disputes in commercial partnerships and modern strategies for dispute resolution.

Offerings in 2022

The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5408.

Assessment

  • Research assignment
    50%
  • Take home exam
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in, the law of remedies in commercial disputes with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;

  2. 2

    Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to remedies in commercial disputes;

  3. 3

    Conduct research in the law of remedies in commercial disputes, based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods;

  4. 4

    Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to remedies in commercial disputes.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)

Learning resources

Required resources

See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.

Where it fits

LAW5408 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5408?

You need LAW5005 and LAW5003 before you enrol; and LAW5013 before or alongside it.

When is LAW5408 offered?

LAW5408 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.

Does LAW5408 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

Which majors and minors include LAW5408?

LAW5408 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Dispute resolution.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024