Contracts Law In Action

Students keep on asking me whether I really am serious about giving no credit for using section #’s and case names.

I am. And here is why: Students use them as props, rather than engaging in analysis.

Here is an example (from the extra credit assignment): “Andy could void the contract under Restatement 177(2) – Acceptance was induced by the undue influence of Dwight . . .Andy could also void the contract because of threat (177-1). Additionally, the contract is not enforceable under the Statute of frauds (UCC 2-201(1)).”

zero points and the student (I bet) knows the stuff. You only get credit for applying the law (the elements that establish coa’s (causes of action)) to the facts.