Advise Dexter on each of the following questions (you must refer to relevant case law and, where appropriate, additional sources to support your argument); 1. Does a contract exist between Dexter and Susan that will enable Dexter to enforce a delivery dea
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20192020_CB5009_LECTUREWEEK4_AssignmentBrief1.pptxCB5009 PQ Assignment 2019
Briefing and Guidance for your Written Problem Question Assignment
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Problem Question (on Moodle)
Topic: the formation of contract, and methods for settling disputes
Deadline: 12.00 on 13th November, 2019
Submission: by electronic copy only via Turnitin (on Moodle)
Word limit = 2,500 (10% above and below permitted)
Includes case citations in text and quotations
Excludes coursework title, footnotes (required for completing case citations only), and your Reference List
DO NOT INCLUDE sub-headings, appendices, diagrams or a Bibliography.
Marking: in accordance with the KBS Generic Categorical Marking criteria (on Moodle and at the end of the Assignment Brief).
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Problem Question on Moodle
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Problem Question on Moodle
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Checklist for what you need to do:
Make sure you’re clear who you are advising
Give a brief summary as to what is required for a contract as context in your introduction – and then get stuck into answering the question!
Don’t overly repeat facts of scenario …
Make sure you tick off all the elements required for a contract – even if you suspect it is one particular box that needs most focus …
Demonstrate a balanced, logical argument supported by cases (bold, italicised, underlined)
Make sure you consider all the options available to resolve the dispute
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Checklist for what you need to do:
Apply a clear structure, dealing with each potential legal issue in turn in a logical flow
look at the facts
identify the problematic area of law
consider the rules relating to that problem area
apply them to the facts supported by cases
reach a decided outcome
With any problem question, you are on a mission to identify the correct status of any aspect of the scenario that may have legal significance
Question your assumptions to see if there is an alternative stance
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Checklist for what you need to do:
Proof your answer fully
Reach an overall conclusion
it does not matter whether I agree it is the strongest argument but it needs to follow logically from the (correct!) law as you have described it
Use the Harvard method of referencing and correct case citations – see guidance on Moodle
Check your work against the marking criteria
Ask yourself honestly
Have I done everything I am meant to do!
What mark would I give this?
Could I improve my answer before I hand it in?
CHECK OUT THE FAQs ON THE ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
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TIP 2:
Think logically – e.g. if you identify something as an ITT or an enquiry for information, the next communication CANNOT be an acceptance or a counter offer
you can only COUNTER an OFFER
you can only ACCEPT an OFFER!
TIP 1:
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TIP 3 (see FAQs)
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TIP 3 (see FAQs)
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CB5009 PQ Assessment: Referencing
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CB5009 PQ Assessment: Harvard Referencing
When directly quoting you need a page reference, e.g. :
MacIntyre, 2018, p. 91
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Case Name: Hyde v Wrench (1840) 3 Beav 334
In-text citation:
Hyde v Wrench OR
Hyde v Wrench (1840)
In a footnote reference the rest of the case citation (e.g. the shorthand code to how to find it in the case reports):
(1840) 3 Beav 334 OR
3 Beav 334
In your Reference List use the WHOLE case name (alphabetical order):
Hyde v Wrench (1840) 3 Beav 334
Legislation: - e.g. Misrepresentation Act 1967
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NB: Court names are capitalised – i.e.
Court of Appeal (not court of appeal)
Supreme Court (not supreme court)
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Potential mistakes to avoid …
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Potential mistakes to avoid …
In the ADR section make sure you reference from where you are getting your information!!
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CB5009 Submission
OFFER! If you send to me a bulleted answer plan by midnight on 4th November, 2019 I will provide you with non-substantive comments to consider for your final draft.
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LAW OF CONTRACT: Contract Terms, UCTA 1977 & the Consumer Rights Act 2015
NEXT WEEK’S LECTURE
DON’T FORGET to complete the relevant week’s Seminar Workbook reading and questions and bring to the seminars ready to discuss!
CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
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