INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW OF CONTRACT, TORTS AND CRIMES

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  • 219 students enrolled
  • 11 instructors

Course Description

This course is aimed to introduce students to the basic concept of law of contract, torts, and crimes. It explains the fundamental principles of these three branches of law. Students are expected to be able to briefly explain the elements of a valid contract, liability in tort, elements of crime, as well as general defences in criminal law. This is carried out by conducting interactive and collaborative teaching and students’ participation in problem-based learning. The course is not merely emphasized on the acquisition of knowledge but the application of basic legal knowledge in solving simple legal problems. In addition, the course also requires the students to demonstrate collaborative skills in completing given tasks.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Explain the appropriate legal principles to determine the rights and liabilities of individuals in the law of contract, torts, and crimes.
2 ) Apply the relevant law to solve basic legal issues by providing solutions in relation to problems concerning law of contract, torts, and crimes.
3 ) Demonstrate collaborative skills in completing given tasks.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1. OFFER
i) definition
ii) conditions
iii) invitation to treat (ITT)
2. ACCEPTANCE
i) definition
ii) conditions
iii) communication of acceptance
iv) silence does not amount to acceptance
v) postal rule
vi) revocation of offer & acceptance
3. CONSIDERATION
i) definition
ii) rules governing consideration
iii) general rule - section 26 of the Contracts Act 1950
4. CAPACITY
i) section 10 of the Contracts Act 1950
ii) section 11 of the Contracts Act 1950
iii) effect
iv) exceptions
v) unsound mind - section 12 of the Contracts Act 1950
5. INTENTION TO CREATE LEGAL RELATION
i) presumption
ii) commercial agreement
iii) family agreement & social
6. CERTAINTY
i) section 30 of the Contracts Act 1950
7. FREE CONSENT
i) section 10 of the Contracts Act 1950
ii) section 13 of the Contracts Act 1950
iii) vitiating factors- section 14 of the Contracts Act 1950

1. NEGLIGENCE
i) definition
ii) elements
2. NUISANCE
i) definition & elements
ii) private nuisance
iii) public nuisance
3. TRESPASS TO PERSON
I) ASSAULT
i) definition
ii) elements
II) BATTERY
i) definition
ii) elements
III) FALSE IMPRISONMENT
i) definition
ii) elements
4. PRINCIPLE OF OCCUPIERS' LIABILITY
5. PRINCIPLE OF VICARIOUS LIABILITY

1. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW
i) definition
2. ELEMENTS OF CRIME
i) actus reus
ii) mens rea
3. STRICT LIABILITY OFFENCES
4. BURDEN OF PROOF
i) definition
ii) section 101 of Evidence Act 1950
iii) section 105 of Evidence Act 1950
5. STANDARD OF PROOF
i) definition
ii) beyond reasonable doubt
iii) balance of probabilities
6. GENERAL DEFENCES
i) Mistake - section 79 of Penal Code
ii) Accident - section 80 of Penal Code
iii) Necessity - section 81 of Penal Code
iv) Unsoundness of mind - section 84 of Penal Code
v) Intoxication - section 85 of Penal Code
vi) Duress - section 94 of Penal Code
7. AIMS OF SENTENCING
i) Retribution
ii) Deterrence
iii) Rehabilitation
iv) Incapacitation

Our Instructor

NURULHASNI BINTI SHAARI @ MAT SAMAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

SITI MARINA BINTI AMIT

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

SITI SUHAIDAH BINTI SAHAB

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. MOHD SAFRI BIN MOHAMMED NA'AIM

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

SHARIFAH SHATRAH BINTI SYED HAMID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

SITI SAPURA BINTI JAILANI

 Course Instructor

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : No, UiTM has an open-admissions policy for all courses offered.