Module Descriptors
CIVIL LIABILITY: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE
LAWS41086
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jaswinder Schofield
Email: J.K.Schofield@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ORAL weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
ModuleStudy Guide.
Moodle materials.
LexisNexis and Westlaw
Infotrak, Keynote, KnowUK
www.justice.gov.uk
www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil
CILEX Course Manual on Civil Litigation
ModuleStudy Guide.
Moodle materials.
LexisNexis and Westlaw
Infotrak, Keynote, KnowUK
www.justice.gov.uk
www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil
CILEX Course Manual on Civil Litigation
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessment 1: 50%
Part 1: students will deliver an oral presentation in response to a case study on an aspect of civil law.
Part 2: students will present a more detailed written submission based on the case study used in the oral presentation.(will assess outcomes 1 and 2)
Assessment 2 (final assessment): 50%
Exam (Civil Procedure) A 2 hour, unseen, in-class test (will assess outcomes 3 and 4)
Both assessments must achieve a pass mark of 40%.
Formative assessment: Class discussions and debates provide opportunities for both tutor and peer feedback. Students will gain detailed individual feedback on pieces of written homework, completed worksheets, and on their findings to research activities. Individual tutorials provide additional opportunities to offer guidance and constructive feedback, to support learners in achieving their full potential.
Part 1: students will deliver an oral presentation in response to a case study on an aspect of civil law.
Part 2: students will present a more detailed written submission based on the case study used in the oral presentation.(will assess outcomes 1 and 2)
Assessment 2 (final assessment): 50%
Exam (Civil Procedure) A 2 hour, unseen, in-class test (will assess outcomes 3 and 4)
Both assessments must achieve a pass mark of 40%.
Formative assessment: Class discussions and debates provide opportunities for both tutor and peer feedback. Students will gain detailed individual feedback on pieces of written homework, completed worksheets, and on their findings to research activities. Individual tutorials provide additional opportunities to offer guidance and constructive feedback, to support learners in achieving their full potential.
Module Texts
ESSENTIAL TEXT: Kelly, D. Hayward, R. Hammer, R. and Hendy, J. Business Law (2011, Routledge)
ESSENTIAL TEXT: Sime, S. A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure (2011, 13th ed, OUP)
Turner, C. and Martin, J. Unlocking Contract Law (2010, 3rd ed, Hodder)
Turner, C. Hodge, S. and Martin, J. Unlocking Tort Law (2010, 3rd ed, Hodder)
Turner, C. Unlocking Employment Law (2012, Hodder)
ESSENTIAL TEXT: Sime, S. A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure (2011, 13th ed, OUP)
Turner, C. and Martin, J. Unlocking Contract Law (2010, 3rd ed, Hodder)
Turner, C. Hodge, S. and Martin, J. Unlocking Tort Law (2010, 3rd ed, Hodder)
Turner, C. Unlocking Employment Law (2012, Hodder)
Module Indicative Content
The requirements of a valid contract
Breach of contract and remedies
Duty of care, breach and causation in negligence
Vicarious liability
Occupiers' liability
The contract of employment
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Health and Safety legislation
Pre-action considerations
Funding of civil actions
Issuing proceedings and types of action
Statements of case
Case management
Interim applications
Termination without trial
Trial and enforcement
Costs
Breach of contract and remedies
Duty of care, breach and causation in negligence
Vicarious liability
Occupiers' liability
The contract of employment
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Health and Safety legislation
Pre-action considerations
Funding of civil actions
Issuing proceedings and types of action
Statements of case
Case management
Interim applications
Termination without trial
Trial and enforcement
Costs
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions: Class sessions will be delivered in 1.5 hour study periods twice per week over 30 weeks. Students will receive lectures on all topics to acquire basic knowledge and understanding. Students will also be organised into small groups or pairs to work on a variety of problem solving exercises and to propose possible solutions.
90 hours
Study Centre activities: students will be expected to work independently or in groups in the study centre to perform simple research tasks using the law library and/or online resources. These mainly involve finding cases but also researching reform proposals. They will be asked to report and compare their findings to the class in lecturer led feedback sessions.
20 hours
Independent study and reading: 190 hours
90 hours
Study Centre activities: students will be expected to work independently or in groups in the study centre to perform simple research tasks using the law library and/or online resources. These mainly involve finding cases but also researching reform proposals. They will be asked to report and compare their findings to the class in lecturer led feedback sessions.
20 hours
Independent study and reading: 190 hours