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The document outlines the course CLS 103: Law of Contract at Kenyatta University for the 2024-2025 academic year, detailing its purpose, expected learning outcomes, course content, and assessment methods. It includes information on lecture schedules, instructional materials, and recommended readings. The course aims to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills in contract law, covering topics such as contract formation, terms, and capacity.

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CONTRACT COURSE OUTLINE1

The document outlines the course CLS 103: Law of Contract at Kenyatta University for the 2024-2025 academic year, detailing its purpose, expected learning outcomes, course content, and assessment methods. It includes information on lecture schedules, instructional materials, and recommended readings. The course aims to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills in contract law, covering topics such as contract formation, terms, and capacity.

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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LAW 2017/2018


CLS 103: CONTRACT LAW
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE: CLS 103
COURSE TITLE: LAW OF CONTRACT
YEAR: 2024-2025
SEMEMSTER/TRIMESTER: 1
MODE OF STUDY: DAY-
CREDIT HOURS: 3 hrs
CONTACT HOURS: 42 hrs
LECTURER: Dr. Kenneth K. Kodiyo
CONTACTS: +254706694915 and
[email protected]
LECTURE HOURS: FRIDAY 8:00- 11:00 & 11:00 –
14:00
CONSULTATION HOURS: EVERYDAY

1.0 Purpose of the Course


The purpose of the unit is to give students a "feel" at an introductory level,
the intellectual skills of fact-finding, analysis, reasoning, evaluation and
approaches to legal problems and issues, classification of various areas of
the law of Contract, the scope and dynamics of Contract.

2.0 Expected Learning Outcomes of the Course


At the end of the course students should be able to:
2.1 The nature of a contract.
2.2 Formation of a contract.
2.3 Classification of Contracts.
2.4 Terms of contract; Exemption clauses, conditions and warranties.
2.5 Privity of contract.

3.0 Course Content


3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Definition of contract,
3.1.2 Classification/ types of Contract;
3.1.3 Sources of Contract Law in Kenya
3.2 Offer and Invitation to treat
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3.2.1 Definition of offer and types
3.2.2 Essential of a valid contract -generally
3.2.3 Pre-requisites of a valid offer,
3.2.4 Distinction with invitation to treat,
3.2.5 Termination of offers,

3.3 Acceptance;
3.3.1 Meaning
3.3.2 Rules/ Mode of Acceptance
3.3.3 Postal Rule of Acceptance

3.4 Consideration:-
3.4.1 Definitions ,
3.4.2 Types of consideration
3.4.3 Rules of Consideration
3.4.4 Adequacy and sufficiency of consideration
3.5 Intention to create Legal relations:-
3.5.1 Ascertainment of intention
3.5.2 Types of Intention

3.6 Capacity:-
3.6.1 Capacity generally,
3.6.2 Capacity of minors,
3.6.3 Capacity of mentally ill persons/ unsound mind,
3.6.4 Capacity of Corporations,
3.6.5 Undischarged bankrupts

3.7 Contract Terms:-


3.7.1 Express terms,
3.7.2 Terms implied by court,
3.7.3 Terms implied at common law,
3.7.4 Terms implied by trade usage/custom;

4.0 Class Activities (week 10,11)


4.1 Guest speakers ( if Any)
4.2 Academic Trips (if possible)

5.0 Methods of Delivery


5.1 Lectures
5.2 Assignments readings
5.3 Discussions led by students given their experience in the industry
5.4 Case analysis and group discussions
5.5 Tutorials

6.0 Instructional Material and/ or Equipment

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Overhead projector and LCD, whiteboard, Audio-visuals, computers, pens

7.0 Course Assessment

Assignment/Assessment Time Percenta


ge for
academic
course
Continuous Assessment Tests 4th week 30%
(CAT 1)
Continuous Assessment Test (CAT 8th week
2)
Class Presentation/Group work 12th week
Final Written Examination 15th-16th 70%
week
Total 100%

8.0 Core Reading Materials for the Course


8.1Arnold j. Goldman, (2006), Business Law: principles and practices, 7 th Edition, South-
Western College.
8.2Frank August, (2008), Introduction to law and the legal system, Wadsworth publishing.

9.0 Recommended Reference Materials

9.1 Anson, Law of contract ,OUP (Latest Edition)


9.2 Cheshire & Fifoot. The law of Contract, Butterworth’s (latest
edition)
9.3 Tretel,G.H, The la wof contract, Steve’s (Latest edition)
9.4 Singh A, The law of contract, Eastern Book Co. Lucknow, Indi
(latest edition)
9.5 Jill Pool, Text book on Contract Law, OUP (latest edition)
9.6 Martin Dixon (2010), Textbook on International Law, west
9.7 Peggy R. Smith (2009), Principles of employment Law, Oxford
University Press

10.0 Statues
10.1 Law of Contract Act CAP. 23 (Sections 2&3)
10.2 Judicature Act CAP 8 (section 3)
10.3 Magistrate Court Act CAP 10 (section 2)
10.4 Limitation of Actions Act CAP 22 (Section 4)
10.5 Contracts in Restraint of Trade Act CAP 24
10.6 Government Contracts Act CAP 25 (Sections 2-5)
10.7 Law Reform ( Frustrated contracts P)Act 1943
10.8 Sale of Goods Act CAP 31 (Section 3-6)

10.1 Course Journals


International Journal of Business Law
Journal of Legal Issues and Business
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Journal of Business Law London, Stevens.

10.1 Course Journals


Journal of Business and Law
Journal of International Business and Law
Hastings Business Law Journals, University of California

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