Learning Outcomes

Foundation & Formation of Contracts

Interpretation, Performance & Defences

Remedies, Third Party Rights & Drafting

Lesson Summary

This module discusses the development of contract law, various types of mistakes that might affect contract enforceability, ambiguity in contract interpretation, and duress and undue influence as defences. You'll also learn about contract breach remedies, third-party rights, and how to write an explicit legal contract.

American Contract Law - Course Assessment

This free online course teaches the enforceability, interpretation, performance, and defences of legal contracts.

American Contract Law

This course investigates the enforceability of contracts and the legal effects of misrepresentation and fraud in contractual agreements. We also address uncertainty in contract interpretation, numerous types of contract infractions, and associated remedies. You'll learn how to evaluate the validity of a contract using the defenses of duress and undue influence. The best practices for writing legally binding contracts are also explained.

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