This course explains the basics of the law of contracts for a person in business. The student will understand that a contract is a legally binding, valid agreement between two or more parties. The course explains the elements needed to prove and establish a contract and how those elements are proved.
The course covers the following:
- What is a contract?
- What constitutes an offer?
- What constitutes an acceptance of an offer?
- What is consideration?
- What are conditions?
- What are limitations?
- What are warranties?
- What is a breach?
- How are contracts interpreted?
Learning Objectives
- Explore the elements of a contract sufficient to read and interpret any contract.
- Explore how contracts are formed.
- Explore the components of a contract.
- Identify the elements of a contract.
- Identify the effect of conditions.
- Establish that when a contract is breached.
- Identify the facts needed to prove a breach.
Last updated/reviewed: March 17, 2024
Included In Certifications
This course is included in the following Certification Programs:
16 CoursesCorporate Property Insurance Certification
- Introduction: Excellence in Claims Handling
- How to Acquire a First-Party Property Insurance Policy
- How to Read and Understand an Insurance Policy
- The Necessity of an Honest and Complete Insurance Application
- The Basics of the Law of Contracts for the Insurance Professional
- Ethics for the Insurance Professional
- What is the Problem with Fraud?
- Interviewing Techniques for the Insurance Professional
- Investigation of a First-Party Property Insurance Claim
- The Creation of a Scope, Statement, and Proof of Loss
- The Duties of an Insured Presenting a First-Party Property Claim
- The Insurance Examination under Oath (EUO)
- Insurance Fraud Prevention
- Compliance with Special Investigation Unit Regulations
- Compliance with Good Faith Settlement Practices Regulations
- The Obligations of a Public Insurance Adjuster
15 CoursesCorporate Liability Insurance Certification
- Corporate Liability Insurance: Excellence in Claims Handling
- How to Acquire a Policy of Third Party Liability Insurance
- How to Read and Understand a Liability Insurance Policy
- The Necessity For An Honest And Complete Application For Insurance
- The Basics of the Law of Contracts for the Insurance Professional
- The Law of Torts
- Ethics for the Corporate Liability Insurance Professional
- The Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
- Interviewing Techniques For The Corporate Liability Insurance Professional
- Corporate Liability Insurance Fraud Prevention
- Corporate Liability Insurance: Rescission - An Equitable Remedy
- The Duties Of An Insured Presenting A Third Party Bodily Injury and Property Damage Claim
- The Statement And the Investigation of Third Party Liability Insurance Claim
- Compliance with Good Faith Settlement Practices Regulations
- Corporate Liability Insurance: Millions For Defense Not A Dime For Tribute
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course. However, it is recommended to take the other courses in the series prior to completing this one.
Education Provider Information
Company:
Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA
95113
Contact:
For more information regarding this course, including complaint and
cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to
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