Posted: September 16th, 2017
the law of contract in the Australian
At the end of the first intensive session students will have covered the basic principles of the law of contract in the Australian,
English and Singapore jurisdictions. As has been explained these principles are derived in the main from the decided cases. There are
jurisdictions in the world where the law has been proclaimed as a code. The Peoples Republic of China is such jurisdiction.
Parts ofthe
Peoples Republic contract code are reproduced in the course notes. The task is to read the code and compare it to the common law you have
studied. Identify a number of rules from the code that you considerto be similar or identical to the common law. In addition identify
examples that differfrom common law principles.
Add a short comment on the similarities or differences. In total eight examples will
suffice.
Scope:
This assignment will assess your ability to compare legal principles from one legal system with those of another
(comparative law).
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
Ability to identify and explain legal principles
Clarity of
expression
Appropriate referencing
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