LAW4223E International Trade Law Individual Assignment 2026 | INTI
LAW4223E Individual Assignment
This course is assessed by an assignment which contributes a fixed percentage of the overall allocation of marks. The assignment consists of ONE (1) question only.
Instruction
Assignment to be submitted on or before 31 July 2026
Late submissions would be penalised (5 marks deduction for each day after the due date).
Submission is via softcopy submitted to Canvas.
Two thousand words (plus minus 10%) (content only).
Must include the Turnitin plagiarism report in the assignment (3rd last page). Include the Generative AI form (2nd last page). Include the rubric on the last page.
Other important details are found on Canvas under Modules and Assignment
Note: You are not allowed to use WIKIPEDIA.
Assignment Task
Marine insurance is a vital mechanism in international trade, providing protection against risks associated with the transportation of goods. Governed by established legal principles and commercial practices, it plays a key role in ensuring certainty and security in global transactions.
Critically examine the legal framework and commercial significance of marine insurance in international trade. In your answer, discuss the essential elements of a marine insurance contract, including insurable interest, indemnity, and the principle of utmost good faith (uberrimae fidei). Analyze the duties of the insured, particularly in relation to disclosure and representation, and evaluate the legal consequences of non-disclosure or misrepresentation.
(100 marks)
Objective
This question aims to evaluate students’ understanding of the legal principles governing marine insurance within the context of international trade. It assesses knowledge of key concepts such as insurable interest, indemnity, and the doctrine of utmost good faith (uberrimae fidei), as codified in instruments like the Marine Insurance Act 1906. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to analyze the duties of disclosure and representation imposed on the insured, and to critically assess the legal consequences of non-disclosure and misrepresentation. The question also develops students’ capacity to apply legal reasoning to practical commercial situations
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