LGST 211 - Maryland Contract Law

(G and TP/SS only)

This course focuses on the common law of contracts and sales. Emphasis is placed on the elements of a contract, the types of sales, and the legal consequences as a result of a contract or sale. Students will become familiar with the negotiation of a contract, creation of a sale, and the interpretation of the relevant laws. Students will be required to draft several contracts and sales agreements according to the laws of Maryland and the Uniform Commercial Code. Includes the paralegal’s role in assisting attorneys in contract review. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 110.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Characterize the role of the paralegal in assisting attorneys in contract review.
Draft a contract and prepare a sales agreement in accordance with the laws of Maryland and the Uniform Commercial Code.
Describe the legal consequences of a contract or sales agreement.
Evaluate a contract for compliance with the laws of Maryland and the Uniform Commercial Code.

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