LAW4308 · Restitution

Overview

The unit incorporates the study of case law and theory where the law recognises the underlying principle of unjust enrichment. The unit will cover: • the elements of the unjust enrichment principle • the scenarios in which it is recognised, and where it is controversial • the remedies and defences that are available • whether restitution is limited to unjust enrichment or is also available for wrongs.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

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Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of a range of current controversies in restitution and the law of unjust enrichment to new situations;
2. Investigate and analyse information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the unjust enrichment principle and to critically evaluate the effectiveness of restitution and restitutionary remedies within the private law, including the desirability of reform;
3. Conduct research into relevant domestic and international materials on contemporary restitution law issues and effectively communicate the results of that research;
4. Formulate reasoned and appropriate responses to legal problems.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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