Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort

Cod y Modiwl: LC31520
Teitl y Modiwl: Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Mrs Lauren Harvey
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: CT13820 neu CT23820 neu LC13820 neu LC23820
Rhagofynion: CT11120 neu CT21120 neu LC11120 neu LC21120
Rhagofynion: CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Cyd-Ofynion: If intending to prepare for the SQE1 examination students should also pursue: LC31420:LC31320:LC31620:LC31720:LC31820
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): Welsh medium equivalent of moduleCT31520 [not yet in place]
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Tristan Webb; Dr David Poyton; Ms Caroline Whitby

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Problem-solving written answers:	25%
Arholiad Semester	Online examination: 2 Awr In person in computer room	75%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Problem-solving written answers:	25%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Online Examination: 2 Awr In person in computer room	75%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Analyse merits of a claim or defence, using knowledge of the core principles of the law of contract and tort
Evaluate pre-action considerations and steps to meet a client's objectives
Apply the Civil Procedure Rules for bringing or responding to a claim in contract and/or tort
Evaluate how best to progress or defend the claim to meet a client’s objectives
Evaluate the evidence needed to progress or defend a claim
Prepare a case for a trial and take forward post trial steps

Disgrifiad cryno

This module covers the principles and practical rules associated with dispute resolution in contract and tort.

Students are expected to draw on and apply knowledge from the following areas of law and practice:

The core principles of contract law

The core principles of tort

The principles, procedures and processes involved in dispute resolution and the Rules of Civil Procedure

Cynnwys

1. Contract
- Existence/formation of a contract
- Contents of a contract.
- Causation.
- Vitiating elements.
- Discharge of contract and remedies.
- Unjust enrichment.

2. Tort
- Negligence.
- Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher.
- Breach of statutory duty and product liability.
- Remedies and defences.

3. Dispute Resolution
- Analysis of merits of claim or defence.
- Arbitration, mediation and litigation as an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute.
- Pre-action considerations and steps.
- Commencing, responding to or progressing claim.
- Case management and any interim applications relevant to the claim.
- The evidence needed, and disclosure steps required in commencing, responding to, progressing or defending a claim.
- Preparation of a case for a trial, the trial and any post trial steps.
- Procedures and processes relevant to costs and funding involved in dispute resolution.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Central to all interactions on this module (core to the professional and ethical elements of the competency requirements)
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Feedback and feedforward sessions reflecting on performance in set tasks. Practical and client-facing aspects of the module
Datrys Problemau	Scenarios and case studies central to module delivery with students developing solutions.
Gwaith Tim	Many of the classroom exercises will require teamwork
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will be presented with new and novel scenarios regularly in order to develop their ability to adapt the application of their legal knowledge.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Knowledge of dispute resolution in contract and tort disputes
Sgiliau ymchwil	Central to problem-solving and decision making in the context of legal analysis.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Computer-based assessment. Legal research via electronic databases.

Nodau

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