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PRINCIPLES OF AMERICANCONTRACT LAW
Francis J. Mootz IIIAssociate Dean of Academic Affairs
and Faculty DevelopmentWilliam S. Boyd School of Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Como Summer School ProgramJuly 18-22, 2011
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PRINCIPLES OF AMERICAN CONTRACT LAWAssociate Dean Francis J. Mootz III
William S. Boyd School of LawUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
Como Summer School ProgramJuly 18-22, 2011
Monday, July 18, 10:00 11:30 (Read pages 1 16):1. Introduction to the U.S. legal system.
A. Federalism; Branches of government.B. Common law system.C. Statutes, not codes.
2. Sources of contract law.A. Common law of contract: cases, Restatements, treatises.B. Statutes and regulations.C. The Uniform Commercial Code: a common-law statute.
3. Overview of contract: the jurisprudence of consensual liability.4. Formation of the Contract.
A. The Objective Theory of Mutual Assent: Ray v. William G. Eurice & Bros., Inc.B. The Doctrine of Consideration: Batsakis v. DemotsisC. Agreement under the Uniform Commercial Code: Selected Provisions of UCC;
Kleinschmidt Division of SCM Corp. v. Futuronics, Corp.
Tuesday, July 19, 12:00 13:30 & 15:00 16:30 {Double Class} (Read pages 17 40): 1. Alternative Theories of Liability.
A. Promissory estoppel: Pops Cones, Inc. v. Resorts International Hotel, Inc.B. Restitution (Unjust enrichment).
2. Interpreting the Contract: Frigaliment Importing Co. v. B.N.S.3. The obligation of good faith and fair dealing.
A. Common law: K.M.C. Co. v. Irving Trust Co.B. Uniform Commercial Code: Neumiller Farms, Inc. v. Cornett
Wednesday, July 20 Contracts does not meet
Thursday, July 21, 10:00 11:30 (Read pages 41 56)1. Overview of contract defenses.2. The defense of undue influence: Syester v. Banta3. The defense of public policy: Schlobohm v. SPA Petite, Inc.
Friday, July 22, 12:00 13:30 (Read pages 57 64)1. Overview of contract damages.2. Expectation measure (benefit of the bargain).3. Reliance measure (out of pocket): Wartzman v. Hightower Productions, Ltd.4. Restitutionary measure (return of value conferred).5. Specific Performance (order to comply with contract).6. FINAL EXAM (in class).
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