When you enroll through our links, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. This helps keep our platform free and inspires us to add more value.

Social Science
Yale University logo

American Contract Law I

Master the Skills of Tomorrow with Coursera! From AI and Blockchain to Public Speaking and Psychology, Explore Courses Tailored for Your Success.

     
  • 4.8
    •  |
  • Reviews ( 983 )
Free
American Contract Law I

Related Courses

This Course Includes

  • iconcoursera
  • icon4.8 (983 reviews )
  • icon32 hours
  • iconenglish
  • iconOnline - Self Paced
  • iconcourse
  • iconYale University

About American Contract Law I

American Contract Law I (along with its sister course Contracts II) provides a comprehensive overview of contract law in the United States. The course covers most of the key concepts found in a first year law school class. Each lecture is based on one or more common-law cases, integrating legal doctrines with policy discussions. The course also covers key sections from the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs the sale of goods. By the end of the course, the learner should be able to understand: Formation: how a valid and enforceable contract is created, including concepts such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and promissory estoppel.

What You Will Learn?

  • Introduction CONSIDERATION AND ITS SUBSTITUTES THE CONSIDERATION DOCTRINE I CONSIDERATION AND ITS SUBSTITUTES THE CONSIDERATION DOCTRINE II THE BARGAIN RELATIONSHIP I THE BARGAIN RELATIONSHIP II THE BARGAIN RELATIONSHIP III THE BARGAIN RELATIONSHIP IV.