maritime law /nautical science law anc contracts-9pgs
Coursework
Dispute resolution and remedies
Module Name: Legal Principles
Module Code: 7145MAR
Level: 7
Credit Rating: 10
Weighting: 100%
Lecturer: Trevor Lyons
Contact: If you have any issues with this coursework you may contact your lecturer.
Contact details are:
Issue Date: Week 1
Hand-in date: 25 Nov 2016
Hand-in method: Blackboard assignment handler
Feedback date: Week 12
Feedback method: Feedback will be written on the script, with extra verbal feedback in class.
Programmes: MSc Maritime Operations Management
MSc International Transport, Trade and Logistics
MSc Port Management
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Introduction
This first coursework asks you to investigate the significance of the Hague-Visby Rules.
Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate a critical awareness of International, European and UK legal sources
2 Show a critical understanding of the common law principles governing commercial obligations & dispute resolution
3 Analyse the effectiveness of legal remedies and processes that assist dispute resolution
Coursework Specification and Corresponding Marks
The export trade inherently spans international boundaries, and it is important that all stakeholders have access to justice so as to obtain legal remedies as a satisfactory settlement of a dispute.
Write a report that shows where and how such parties may seek to resolve their disputes, and show what remedies may be available.
The coursework should be 2700 ......
Your answer should well structured, with logical arguments supported by illustrations that are drawn both from legal sources. You will need to cite legal cases and materials. Marks will be awarded for depth of thought, clarity of expression and analysis.
Referencing must be in accordance with the LJMU Maritime, Logistics and Nautical Harvard Referencing Rules, available through the Blackboard Community site.
References
| Reference | Remarks |
| Slapper & Kelly (2011) Law - the basics, Routledge | An introductory outline |
| Slapper & Kelly (2010) English Law, Routledge | A simple outline, broader than the syllabus |
| Slapper & Kelly (2010) English Legal System, Routledge | An excellent reference book on ELS |
| Upex & Bennett (2008) Davies on Contracts, Sweet & Maxwell | The best little book on contract |
| Koffman & McDonald (2007), Law of Contracts, OUP | A readable contract textbook |
| Duxbury – (2008) Contract Law - Sweet & Maxwell | A readable contract textbook |
| Southampton (2011) Maritime Law, Sweet & Maxwell | A maritime law reader |
| Simon Baughen (20xx) Shipping Law, Routledge | A maritime law reader |
Guide to Performance Criteria
Work will be marked in accordance with Grade Descriptors as specified by the LJMU Teaching and Learning Academy in the policy dated November 2015, modified September 2016. In this document, please refer to the detailed grade descriptors relating to your own level of study. Indicative grade descriptors across all levels are given I the table below.
| Grade band | Indicative descriptors |
| 90%-100% | Exceptional, extraordinary, distinctive, remarkable |
| 80%-89% | Authoritative, creative, exciting, illuminating, insightful, inspiring, outstanding, stimulating. |
| 70%-79% | Ambitious, convincing, critical, excellent, meticulous, original, persuasive, sophisticated, unexpected. |
| 60%-69% | Analytical, credible, fluent, precise, rigorous thorough. |
| 50%-59% | Accurate, careful, clear, coherent, congruent, confident, consistent, effective, good, thoughtful. |
| 40%-49% | Adequate, descriptive, satisfactory, straightforward, sufficient, unsophisticated. |
| 30%-39% | Contradictory, derivative, inadequate, incomplete, inconsistent, imprecise, inexplicit, limited, unconnected, tangential, superficial, vague. |
| 20%-29% | Ambiguous, erroneous, incoherent, inappropriate, insufficient, irrelevant, unstructured, misleading, wrong. |
| 0%-19% | Absent, below par, deficient, formless, lacking, missing. |
Extenuating Circumstances
If something serious happens that means that you will not be able to complete this assignment, you need to contact the module leader as soon as possible. There are a number of things that can be done to help, such as extensions, waivers and alternative assessments, but we can only arrange this if you tell us. To ensure that the system is not abused, you will need to provide some evidence of the problem.
More guidance is available at https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/guidance-policy-and-process
Any coursework submitted late without the prior agreement of the module leader will receive 0 marks.
Academic Misconduct
The University defines Academic Misconduct as ‘any case of deliberate, premeditated cheating, collusion, plagiarism or falsification of information, in an attempt to deceive and gain an unfair advantage in assessment’. This includes attempting to gain marks as part of a team without making a contribution. The Faculty takes Academic Misconduct very seriously and any suspected cases will be investigated through the University’s standard policy (https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/appeals-and-complaints). If you are found guilty, you may be expelled from the University with no award.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand what constitutes Academic Misconduct and to ensure that you do not break the rules. If you are unclear about what is required, please ask.
For more information you are directed to following the University web pages:
Information regarding academic misconduct: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/student-regulations/appeals-and-complaints
Information on study skills: https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/
Information regarding referencing: https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/69049.htm
