Introduction--Law and the Machinery of Justice: Definition, meaning, history, sources and jurisdiction of law. The British North America Act; the court system; avenues of appeal; and trial procedure.
Tort Law: Scope and development of tort law; the basis for liability, elements of a tort action; the concept of causation. Negligence and other torts. Enforcing judgments: The Manitoba Garnishments Act.
Formation, Interpretation and Operation of contracts: Essential elements of a contract; vitiating elements; discharge of contracts; breach of contracts.
Sale of Goods Contracts: The Manitoba Sale of Goods Act; terms in a contract of sale; title to goods; scope of the seller's liability; remedies of the buyer and of the seller; the bill of lading; and devices for securing credit; the chattel mortgage and the conditional sales agreement. The Manitoba Consumer Protection Act.