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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, students learn about the main private law remedies organised according to their dominant functions. The first part of the unit considers compensatory remedies and in the second part, restitutionary, punitive and coercive remedies are also considered. The unit has a strong practical focus, given the importance of remedies in practice. Students critically examine available remedies and the circumstances of their availability and also consider possible reforms.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) identify, state accurately, and explain the main private law remedies, and the relationship between causes of action and remedies.; (2) solve hypothetical legal problems by identifying available remedies and articulating reasons for them.; (3) develop a critical understanding of some contemporary issues in the law of remedies.; (4) demonstrate appreciation for scholarship in some areas of the law of remedies.; (5) critically evaluate the law of remedies and its application.; (6) engage in debates on the need for change in the law of remedies.; (7) cite correctly appropriate authorities in written work.; (8) demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute meaningfully and responsibly to class discussions.; (9) demonstrate effective oral communication skills.; and (10) demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with other students..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment; (2) tutorial participation; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jessica Kerr
Unit rules
Prerequisites
For Juris Doctor (JD) students:
Successful completion of
level 4 Unit(s) LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering
, LAWS4110 Legal Interpretation
, LAWS4103 Contract
, LAWS4104 Property Law
, LAWS4106 Torts
, LAWS4107 Land Law and level 5 LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts For Master of Legal Practice
Successful completion of
LAWS4103 Contract
, LAWS4107 Land Law
and LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts (For all other postgraduate students: approval must be given by the unit coordinator to take this unit)
Advisable prior study
LAWS4106 Torts recommended prior study for the MLP
Contact hours
4 hours per week
Texts

Essential texts can be found on the UWA Essential Textbooks website.

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  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.