Course Description
This course offers a comprehensive overview of contract law, starting with the key elements required to form a valid contract: offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations. Participants will learn about contract legislation specific to Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the concepts of misrepresentation, illegality, breach of contract, and frustration.
The course also covers remedies for breach and frustration, providing practical guidance for resolving contract disputes. In addition, participants will gain hands-on experience in drafting basic contracts, making this course ideal for those interested in contract law and legal drafting.
Key concepts covered include:
- Elements of a contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, intentions)
- Contract legislation in T & T
- Misrepresentation
- Illegality
- Breach of contract, frustration & remedies
- Drafting a basic contract