Comprehensive Contract B Notes – Full 12-Week Course Summary + Key Cases

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Weeks covered: 12 weeks (entire semester) Lectures covered: All lectures and tutorials from the Monash Contract B unit Readings covered: Lecture slides, prescribed textbook, tutorial readings, and all key cases from the reading guide Topics covered: Termination by agreement (express/implied clauses, novation, rescission) Termination for breach (conditions, warranties, intermediate terms – Tramways v Luna Park, Bancks, Koompahtoo, Arcos) Repudiation (objective test for unwillingness/inability – Laurinda, Carr v Berriman) Termination for delay and anticipatory breach Frustration (Codelfa, self-induced frustration, allocation of risk) Damages and remedies (expectation, reliance, restitution, penalties – Andrews, Paciocco, equitable remedies) Election, affirmation, and waiver Why it’s useful: These notes cover every topic in full detail from lectures and readings but stay concise and easy to follow. They explain how each principle actually works and link every case properly - super helpful for both weekly classes and final exam prep.