First Year

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LAW 201.6
Contracts
1&2(3L)

An introduction to the law of contracts, including formation of contractual obligations, consideration, privity, contract formalities, capacity, contractual terms, misrepresentation, mistake, illegality, discharge and remedies.

LAW 204.6
Criminal Law
1&2(3L)

Basic concepts and procedures, principles of criminal liability, physical and mental elements of a crime, common law and statutory defences, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, capacity, justification, parties to offences, and specific offences.

LAW 208.6
Property I
1&2(3L)

A survey of the law of personal property. The forms and methods by which interests in personal property are created, used and transferred. A survey of English land law and its introduction to, and use in, Saskatchewan.

LAW 212.6
Tort Law
1&2(3L)

An introduction to the legal processes through which an injured person can seek compensation either from the state, from insurance schemes or in a tort action. Detailed consideration will be given to the Saskatchewan Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, the tort of negligence, and the Saskatchewan Automobile Accident Insurance Act. Preliminary treatment will also be given to civil procedure, ethical issues, and access to justice considerations, together with a critique of Canada's legal response to personal injury.

LAW 231.3
Constitutional Law (Division of Powers)
1/2(3L)

Principles of federalism and of constitutional interpretation. The judicial system. Detailed examination of the distribution of legislative power between Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures. Constitutional amendment. Policy issues will also be addressed.

LAW 233.3
Constitutional Law (Charter of Rights and Freedoms)
1/2(3L)

An examination of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Emphasis will be placed on general principles of interpretation and theories of judicial review and human rights, general provisions of the Charter (s. 24, 12, 5, etc.) and issues concerning selected charter rights and freedoms, such as section 2, 7 and 15.

LAW 243.0
Legal Research and Writing
1&2(1L)

An introduction to the methods of legal research and writing. Students will be required to complete a number of legal memoranda as well as bibliographical and research assignments. The first year moot court program forms part of this course.

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Second and Third Years

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LAW 302.3
The Sale of Goods
1/2(3L)

Identification and analysis of legal issues related to the distribution of goods in both consumer and commercial contexts. Addresses the practical problems arising in connection with transactions of sale of goods, including problems involving parties to the contract of sale and those involving persons in the chain of distribution who are not in a contractual relationship with one another. The application of the Sale of Goods Act and the Consumer Products Warranties Act to the resolution of these issues is examined in some detail.

LAW 303.3
Secured Transactions and Negotiable Instruments
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): LAW 302.

The basic features of secured transactions law and negotiable instruments law are examined. Students are given the opportunity to examine, principally in the context of consumer-level credit transactions, the basic concepts and practical application of The Personal Property Security Act. In addition, peripheral statutory measures affecting secured transactions such as The Limitation of Civil Rights Act, The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act and The Exemptions Act are examined. In the second part of the course, the concept of negotiability is examined in the context of the provisions of the Bills of Exchange Act. The practical application of negotiable instruments law are addressed in the context of the banking system.

LAW 326.3
Trusts
1/2(3L)

The creation and administration of the express trust are covered. Resulting or implied trusts are dealt with. The constructive trust, both in its classical form and as a remedial device, is examined. Breach of trust, remedies of a beneficiary and trustees defences are considered. The termination of a trust, both at common law and under statute, is dealt with. The charitable trust is briefly examined.