American Contract Law I (along with its sister course Contracts II) provides a comprehensive overview of contract law in the United States. The course covers most of the key concepts found in a first year law school class. Each lecture is based on one or more common-law cases, integrating legal doctrines with policy discussions. The course also covers key sections from the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs the sale of goods.
American Contract Law I
American Contract Law I
Instructor: Ian Ayres
Sponsored by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
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Approx. 32 hours
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NN
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Teacher excellent, Course very contraceptive. For short period I get complex information regrading law contracts.
AH
5
Reviewed on May 2, 2019
This course is an interesting, entertaining, and informative introduction to the prerequisites to contracting. I really enjoyed it and look forward to building on the foundation it provides.
NB
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Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
An excellent introduction into the laws pertaining to the formation of contracts. Cases are well explained and the professor's lectures are easy to follow and understand.
Recommended if you're interested in Social Sciences
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