LECTURER : Mr. Michael Tse (BSocSci(Hons), LLM, Solicitor (non-practicing))
Tel: 3411 3204
Email: michaeltse@hkbu.edu.hk
Facebook: Michael Jordan T
IG: lokching1234
Mobile: 93454071
TEACHING PLAN
Week
Topic
Readings (textbook)
Remarks
1
An Introduction to Hong Kong Legal System (I)
Meaning of Legal system
What is Law?
The Function of Law
The Importance of Law to Business
Classification of Law
Sources of Law
Chapter 2,
p.19-p.35
2
An Introduction to Hong Kong Legal System (II)
Creation, Interpretation and Application of Laws
Legal institutions
Legal Personnel
Chapter 2,
p.36–p.57
3
Contract (I)
The essential elements of a contract: offer and acceptance
Chapter 4,
p.74-94
4
Contract (II)
The essential elements of a contract: consideration, intention to create legal relation, and capacity
Chapter 4,
p.94-125
In-class exercise 1 (It will cover week 4’s materials and carries 2.5% of the course mark)
Date: 26,27,29/9
5
Contract (III)
The essential elements of a contract: terms of a contract, and exemption clauses
Chapter 4,
p.125-p.158
Test 1 (It will cover topics from Week 1 to 4 and carries 10% of the course mark)
Date: 3,4,6/10
6
Contract (V)
The essential elements of a contract: Absence of vitiating factors (e.g. mistake, misrepresentation, duress, undue influence, illegality, restraint of trade)
Chapter 4,
p.158-p.211
7
Contract (VI)
Discharge of a contract (performance, agreement, breach and frustration)
Chapter 4,
p.211-p.222
In-class exercise 2 (It will cover week 7’s materials and carries 2.5% of the course mark)
Date: 17,18,20/10
8
Contract (VII)
Remedies (damages, specific performance and injunction)
A brief introduction to negotiable documents (Bill of Exchange and Cheques)
Chapter 4
p.222-p.238
9
Tort (I)
The nature of tort, tort of negligence, duty of care, breach of duty
Chapter 11
p.522-p.559
10
Court Visit
To be confirmed
11
Tort (II)
Causation and damages, Defences in tort,remedies in tort, vicarious liability in tort, strict liability in tort
Chapter 11
p.559-p.597
Assignment and court visit report (They carry 20% of the course mark)
Date: 14,15,17/11
12
Tort (III) Defamation
p.615-p.634
p.322- p.336
Test 2 (It will cover topics from Week 5 to 8 and carries 10% of the course mark)
Date: 21,22,24/11
13
Revision
Aims and Objectives:
This course aims to introduce students the fundamental principles and sources of law, the structure of the Hong Kong legal system, the basic principles of the Law of Contract and the Law of Tort, and to enable them to solve legal problems in practical situations. Court visits and case studies will be arranged to deepen student understanding of the legal principles and system.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
CILO 1
Identify the essential elements of the Hong Kong legal system
CILO 2
Examine different types of and elements of contract; and
CILO 3
Evaluate and apply the basic principles under the Law of Contract and Law of Tort in practical business environment
