I usually use the example of the syllabus in my contracts lectures and
have the students point out why the syllabus is not a contract (no
offer, no acceptance). However, I have heard there is some caselaw on
this topic (but I don't think it is considered contract law) but am not
familiar with it.

Nancy White

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From: Kenneth Schneyer [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:04 PM
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Subject: Re: Syllabus Disclaimers


Interesting topic!  I'd ask that anyone responding to Rosemary share
their responses with all of us, because I think it's something we could
all use.

Ken

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From: Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Talk
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rosemary Hartigan
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:02 PM
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Subject: Syllabus Disclaimers

Hi Everyone and Happy New Year to All,

Our program has started to publish to students our assessment criteria
and this raised a red flag for me regarding the issue of potential
contractual obligations derived from syllabi.  I would be most
appreciative if anyone could point me to some recent caselaw addressing
this issue and/or share with me any experiences you have had and/or
disclaimer language you have used.

Thanks.

Rosemary