A problem question of 3000 words which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4.


The overall pass mark for the module is 40%. Marks less than 25% cannot be compensated.

Where a student also takes 'Consumer Protection Law' in the same academic year, a mark of 25% - 39% in one of these modules may be compensated by the other module, provided the average mark for the two modules is at least 40%

For any commercial lawyer, the area of sale is an exciting and dynamic environment which not only demands a high level of academic understanding but which also draws significantly on `lawyering skills?. This module is designed to provide a means by which students can acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to transactions involving the transfer of property in goods. Thus the module is well suited to those intending to work in a trading environment. The main areas covered are the common law principles and statutory provisions relating to the sale of goods and negotiating contracts generally. This module is of a highly practical nature and incorporates a variety of learning methods whereby commercial skills can be developed.

Students will cover;

? The need for and development of a law of sale
? Sale of Goods Act 1979 implied conditions in ss12-15.
? Payment and delivery of goods
? Common law control of exclusion clauses
? Statutory control of exclusion clauses
? Acceptance of goods
? Buyer?s Remedies
? Seller?s Remedies
? E-Commerce

It is advisable that students have studied some element of contract law, commercial law or business law before embarking on this module.

WHOLE GROUP SESSIONS (LECTURES):
In these sessions students will be introduced to the general concepts underlying the subject, and be provided with an outline of the relevant legal principles and cases. Students will be given handouts and study packs. Some of the sessions will include collaborative activities to focus on skills such a teamwork, negotiation, presentation and research.

SMALL GROUP SESSIONS (TUTORIALS):
These will be preceded by a period of independent student-centred learning. The module study guide contains indicative reading and IT exercises for each session, together with subjects for discussion and case studies. The purpose of the small group sessions is to help students assess their understanding of the topic, to develop analytical skills, and to learn how to apply knowledge and principles to factual situations. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to enhance knowledge and understanding in the tutorial.

DIRECTED STUDY AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING:
This will consist of preparation for the work to be undertaken in small group sessions, workshops and assessment. Students will be provided with guidance in their module study guide.

Textbook
Study Guide
Westlaw/LexisNexis
Blackboard Site

Atiyah, Adams, and MacQueen, The Sale of Goods, 11th ed, Longman, 2005