Mitchell McInnes, BA (Alberta), LLB (Alberta), LLM (Cambridge), PhD (Cambridge)
Winter Term 2024 (1860)
LAW 410B - Contracts
★ 2.5 (fi 10)(TWO TERM, 2;3-0-0)
A discussion of the prerequisites to the creation of contractual obligation: offer and acceptance, intention and certainty, consideration, the requirements of writing and capacity. The effect of misrepresentations and terms of the contract, together with the problems of exclusion clauses and of standard form contracts. Questions of discharge from contractual obligation on the grounds of mistake, undue influence, duress, unconscionable transactions and frustration. Remedies for breach of contract.
LECTURE C01 (10002)
2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
MWF 13:00 - 13:50 (LC 207A)
LAW 680 - Unjust Enrichment
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A study of the modern Canadian law of unjust enrichment; the elements of enrichment, corresponding deprivation, and absence of juristic reason; the measure of restitution and the forms in which it may be awarded, and defences.
LECTURE B01 (18074)
2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
MWF 10:30 - 11:20 (LC 207A)
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
LAW 410A - Contracts
★ 2.5 (fi 10)(TWO TERM, 2;3-0-0)
A discussion of the prerequisites to the creation of contractual obligation: offer and acceptance, intention and certainty, consideration, the requirements of writing and capacity. The effect of misrepresentations and terms of the contract, together with the problems of exclusion clauses and of standard form contracts. Questions of discharge from contractual obligation on the grounds of mistake, undue influence, duress, unconscionable transactions and frustration. Remedies for breach of contract.
LECTURE C02 (49411)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-04
MW 13:00 - 14:00 (LC 207A)
LAW 580 - Trusts
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A brief survey of the historical development of the trust. Definition and classification of trusts. Creation of express trust; the three certainties. Completely and incompletely constituted trusts. Secret, protective, discretionary and illusory trusts. Charitable trust and the rule against perpetuities. Cy-pres doctrine. Non-charitable purpose trusts. Implied or resulting trusts. Constructive trusts. Revocation, termination and variation of trusts. The appointment, retirement and removal of trustees. Duties, discretion and powers of trustees. Breach of trust.
LECTURE A01 (51555)
2024-09-04 - 2024-12-04
MWF 10:30 - 11:20 (LC 113)
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
LAW 410B - Contracts
★ 2.5 (fi 10)(TWO TERM, 2;3-0-0)
A discussion of the prerequisites to the creation of contractual obligation: offer and acceptance, intention and certainty, consideration, the requirements of writing and capacity. The effect of misrepresentations and terms of the contract, together with the problems of exclusion clauses and of standard form contracts. Questions of discharge from contractual obligation on the grounds of mistake, undue influence, duress, unconscionable transactions and frustration. Remedies for breach of contract.
LECTURE C02 (70003)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MW 13:00 - 13:50 (LC 207A)
LAW 580 - Trusts
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A brief survey of the historical development of the trust. Definition and classification of trusts. Creation of express trust; the three certainties. Completely and incompletely constituted trusts. Secret, protective, discretionary and illusory trusts. Charitable trust and the rule against perpetuities. Cy-pres doctrine. Non-charitable purpose trusts. Implied or resulting trusts. Constructive trusts. Revocation, termination and variation of trusts. The appointment, retirement and removal of trustees. Duties, discretion and powers of trustees. Breach of trust.
LECTURE B01 (78295)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
MWF 10:30 - 11:20 (LC 201A)