Southeastern Louisiana University

Understanding Legal Contracts

Course Overview:

This course consists of an overview of contracts in Louisiana with specific discussion of the enforceability of oral and written contracts. Topics will include the effects of ambiguity of contractual terms; good faith requirements; and methods of enforcing contracts. Important for discussion will be the "parole evidence rule": when written contractual terms may be explained by testimonial and other documentary evidence. Breach of contract and consequences of the breach will also be discussed. Any person, organization. or public body customarily involved in contracts will benefit from the course through awareness of some of the pitfalls or entering into contracts.

 

 

Instructor: Location: Cost: Materials:  Material Fee: Meeting Details: Total Duration of Instruction:

Judge Jimmy Kuhn Hammond $100 None None 1 night/week for 3 weeks 4.5 hours

Sessions Available:

Day	Time	Session 1
Mondays	6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	3/12 - 4/2/2012

HOLIDAY (class not in session):  n/a

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  3/5/2012  (call us for an extension)

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