LAW-452 Contracts
Contracts is offered as 2 credits in the fall semester and 3 credits in the spring. In the fall semester: introduction to the practice of contract law; the difference between formation and enforceability issues; objective theory; enforceability of agreements including elements of promise and consideration; conditional promises; past consideration; illusory bargains; promissory estoppel; unjust enrichment and restitution; offer and acceptance; unilateral and bilateral contract formation; pre-acceptance reliance. In the spring semester: parol evidence; contract interpretation; implied terms; introduction to Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and implied warranties; good faith; unconscionability; statute of frauds; void and voidable; power to affirm or avoid contracts; duress; incapacity; mistake; impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose; conditions; breach; anticipatory repudiation; remedies. Full syllabus may be viewed at http://www.professorlipshaw.com/contract-law---201 7.html