Basic Contract Law for Students
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 15: Excusing Performance
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Contract Tutor discusses the following topics: -frustration of purpose -impracticability of performance -impossibility of perform...
Episode 14: Vitiating Elements - Mistake & Misunderstanding
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Contract Tutor discusses elements of mutual mistake and unilateral mistake, as well as the concept of misunderstanding. Your host also differentia...
Episode 13: Vitiating Elements - Minority Incapacity, Mental Incapacity, & Illegal Contracts
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers several key points of minority & mental incapacity, and illegal contracts, including: -emancipated minors -two tests of mental inc...
Episode 12: Vitiating Elements - Undue Influence & Duress
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Contract Tutor discusses and includes examples of undue influence and duress.
Episode 11: Vitiating Elements - Misrepresentation & Unconscionability
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces vitiating elements and explains: -void vs. voidable -fraud in factum vs. fraudulent inducement -elements of misrepresentation ...
Episode 10: Conditions
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The topics your host discusses in this episode are: -conditions vs. promises -express and implied conditions -concurrent conditions -condition preced...
Episode 9: Warranties
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, your host discusses warranties and disclaimers. Points of discussion include: -implied warranty of merchantability -implied warranty of ...
Episode 8: The Parol Evidence Rule
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Contract Tutor discusses the concept of the parol evidence rule. The types of agreements the rule applies to and exceptions to the rule are discus...
Episode 7: Unjust Enrichment
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses a form of quasi-contract: unjust enrichment. This includes: -elements of the general rule -exceptions -remedies -terms to remem...
Episode 6: Promissory Estoppel
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Contract Tutor discusses the elements of promissory estoppel as well as its remedy.
Episode 5: The Statute of Frauds
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that a contract has been made, is it enforceable under the Statute of Frauds?
Episode 4: Consideration
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the discussion of what makes a valid contract. Topics covered in this episode include: -consideration formula -sufficiency vs. ...
Episode 3: Acceptance
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, your host discusses several topics that fall under acceptance, including: -general rules of acceptance -silence or inaction as accept...
Episode 2: The Offer
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the first component of a contract: the offer. This discussion includes: -general rules -procedural and substantive terms -count...
Episode 1: Introduction to Contracts
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Basic Contract Law for Students! Hosted by a current contract tutor, this podcast discusses basic contracts topics that both the bar and p...