Introduction to Law of Torts and Building Contracts

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the hierarchy of legal institutions in Nigeria and their functions; 2. Understand the Formation of a contract and different contract types; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the circumstances under which a contract is discharged, breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract; and 4. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the basics on Law of Torts: duty of care, negligence, trespass and damages.

Framework of the Nigerian legal system and structure for administration of justice in Nigeria. Judicial personnel. Elements of the law of contract to include formation of a contract, vitiating factors, discharge of contract, breach and remedies in contract, terms of contract. Introduction to the Law of Torts: the building blocks of the law of torts – duty of care, negligence, trespass, damages.