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Law and Business

by: Ciro, Tony; Goldwasser, Vivien

Law and Business

by: Ciro, Tony; Goldwasser, Vivien

ISBN 13:
9780195553536
ISBN 10:
0195553535
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/11/2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Law and Business: Text and Tutorials 2/e is the complete text for all business students in Australia. It providea clear and comprehensive coverage of core business law topics. Key features include problem-solving sections, a guide to legal terminology and a fully updated online resource centre.

Foreword

Guided Tour

xiii

List of Figures and Tables

xvii

Table of Cases

xix

Table of Statutes

xxix

Publisher's Note

xlviii

Acknowledgments

xlix

How to Write a Good Answer

How to Plan and Structure a Good Answer

liii

How to Cite Legal Authority

lvii

PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW

The Australian Legal System

(15)

Introduction

(1)

Courts and tribunals in Australia

(4)

Tribunals

(2)

Sources of law

(7)

Further reading

(1)

Tutorial exercises

(2)

The Australian Constitution

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Federalism

(11)

Australia Act 1986 (Cth)

(1)

Bill of Rights

(1)

Tutorial exercises

(1)

Business Theory and Practice

(14)

Business theory

(3)

Business practice

(7)

Further reading

(1)

Tutorial exercises

(3)

PART 2 CONTRACT LAW

The Contract (Part One): The Elements

(39)

Introduction

(1)

Elements of a valid contract

(1)

Offer

(17)

Consideration

(7)

Intention to create legal relations

(4)

Certainty of terms

(4)

Further reading

(1)

Tutorial exercises

(1)

Guide to problem solving

(4)

The Contract (Part Two): The Parties

(17)

Introduction

(1)

Capacity to contract

(7)

Consequences of incapacity

(1)

Privity

(3)

Further reading

(1)

Tutorial exercises

(1)

Problem

(1)

Guide to problem solving

(2)

The Contract (Part Three): The Terms

101

(25)

Introduction

101

(1)

Terms v representations

102

(2)

Express v implied terms and the parol evidence rule

104

(3)

Conditions, warranties and innominate terms

107

(3)

Exclusion clauses

110

(7)

Rules of interpretation

117

(2)

Scope of the exclusion clause

119

(2)

Further reading

121

(1)

Tutorial exercises

122

(1)

Problem

123

(1)

Guide to problem solving

124

(2)

Discharge

126

(7)

Introduction

126

(1)

Principles

126

(4)

Further reading

130

(1)

Tutorial exercises

131

(1)

Guide to problem solving

132

(1)

Vitiating Factors and Rescission

133

(16)

Introduction

133

(1)

Vitiating factors

133

(1)

Undue influence

134

(1)

Duress

135

(1)

Mistake

135

(1)

The concept of unconscionable bargains in equity

136

(6)

Misrepresentation

142

(3)

Rescission

145

(1)

Further reading

146

(1)

Tutorial exercises

146

(1)

Problem

147

(1)

Guide to problem solving

148

(1)

Remedies for Breach of Contract and Statutory Implied Terms

149

(21)

Introduction

149

(1)

Principles

150

(4)

Statute law rights and remedies in relation to implied terms: Commonwealth

154

(1)

Statute law rights and remedies in relation to implied terms: Sale of Goods Acts (States and Territories)

154

(12)

Further reading

166

(1)

Tutorial exercises

166

(1)

Problem

167

(1)

Guide to problem solving

168

(2)

PART 3 CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL LAW

Sale of Goods and Services

170

(25)

Introduction

170

(1)

Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) `TPA'

171

(4)

Sale of Goods Acts (States and Territories)

175

(5)

Consumer and non-consumer contracts

180

(4)

Implied terms for the sale of goods

184

(5)

Implied terms for services

189

(1)

Differences between the TPA and SOGAs

190

(1)

Further reading

191

(1)

Tutorial exercises

191

(1)

Problem

192

(1)

Guide to problem solving

193

(2)

E-commerce and E-business

195

(9)

Introduction

195

(1)

Principles

196

(1)

Elements of e-commerce and e-business contracts

197

(4)

Domain names

201

(1)

Further reading

202

(1)

Tutorial exercises

202

(1)

Problem

203

(1)

Misleading or Deceptive Conduct

204

(11)

Introduction

204

(1)

Pre-conditions to liability

205

(3)

Impact of section 52 on the common law

208

(2)

Remedies

210

(1)

Further reading

211

(1)

Tutorial exercises

212

(1)

Problem

213

(1)

Guide to problem solving

214

(1)

Statutory Unconscionability

215

(18)

Introduction

215

(1)

Section 51AB

216

(2)

Section 51AA

218

(3)

Section 51AC

221

(6)

Small Business Guide: ACCC

227

(3)

Further reading

230

(1)

Tutorial exercises

230

(1)

Problem

231

(1)

Guide to problem solving

232

(1)

The Law of Negligence and Liability for Negligent Professional Advice

233

(17)

Introduction

233

(1)

Principles

234

(5)

Defences

239

(1)

Liability for negligent misstatements

239

(2)

Liability of auditors

241

(3)

Statutory intervention

244

(2)

Further reading

246

(1)

Tutorial exercises

247

(1)

Problems

248

(1)

Guide to problem solving

249

(1)

Banking and Finance

250

(30)

Introduction

250

(1)

Banking law

251

(5)

Electronic and Internet banking

256

(1)

Cheques and negotiable instruments

257

(8)

Financial products and services regulation

265

(10)

Financial products, services and markets

275

(2)

Further reading

277

(1)

Tutorial exercises

278

(1)

Problem

279

(1)

Intellectual Property

280

(28)

What is intellectual property?

280

(1)

281

(12)

Trade marks

293

(6)

Patent law

299

(4)

Designs

303

(2)

Tutorial exercises

305

(2)

Guide to problem solving

307

(1)

Real Property

308

(28)

Introduction

308

(1)

Defining Property

309

(2)

Possession and adverse possession

311

(2)

Torrens system

313

(5)

Caveats

318

(1)

Priorities under Torrens

319

(2)

Easements and covenants

321

(2)

Covenants

323

(1)

Acquisition and transfer of property

323

(1)

Constructive trusts and equitable interests

324

(2)

Acquisition of property by gift

326

(1)

Gift of Torrens land

326

(1)

Equitable transfers

327

(1)

Fixtures

328

(1)

General-law priorities

329

(2)

Leases and licences

331

(1)

Types of leases

332

(1)

Substantive requirements for a lease

332

(1)

Formal requirements

333

(1)

Tutorial exercises

333

(2)

Guide to problem solving

335

(1)

Competition Law and Policy

336

(18)

Introduction

336

(1)

Overview of competition law in Australia

336

(1)

Competition law and policy

337

(1)

Prohibited conduct under Part IV of the TPA

338

(12)

Tutorial exercises

350

(1)

Guide to problem solving

351

(3)

PART 4 BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS

Agency

354

(19)

Introduction

354

(1)

Types of agency relationships

355

(1)

Other types of relationships

356

(1)

Authority of agents

357

(4)

Ratification

361

(1)

Agents rights and duties

362

(4)

Principal's rights and obligations

366

(1)

Third-party liability

367

(1)

Termination of agency

368

(1)

Tutorial exercises

369

(2)

Problem

371

(1)

Guide to problem solving

372

(1)

Choice of Business Structure

373

(21)

Introduction

373

(2)

Choice of business structure

375

(2)

Unincorporated business structures

377

(12)

Incorporated business structures

389

(2)

Tutorial exercises

391

(1)

Guide to problem solving

392

(1)

Business structures checklist

392

(1)

Further reading

393

(1)

Partnerships

394

(21)

Introduction

394

(1)

The nature and essential features of partnership

394

(3)

The relations of partners to outsiders

397

(6)

The relationship of partners to one another

403

(3)

Dissolution of partnership

406

(5)

Problem

411

(1)

Guide to problem solving

412

(2)

Further reading

414

(1)

Introduction to Company Law

415

(32)

Introduction

415

(1)

Formation of a company

416

(1)

Types of companies

416

(2)

Essential features of a company

418

(6)

Contracting with a company

424

(2)

Company regulation

426

(7)

Meetings

433

(3)

Shares and transactions affecting share capital

436

(4)

Corporate governance

440

(3)

Further reading

443

(1)

Tutorial exercises

443

(1)

Guide to problem solving

444

(3)

Directors' Duties

447

(18)

Introduction

447

(1)

Duties of company directors

447

(12)

Insolvency

459

(1)

Liability of directors

460

(2)

Tutorial exercises

462

(2)

Guide to problem solving

464

(1)

Shareholders' Rights and Remedies

465

(10)

Introduction

465

(1)

Shareholders' duties and rights

465

(1)

Remedies

466

(5)

Further reading

471

(1)

Tutorial exercises

471

(1)

Problem

472

(1)

Guide to problem solving

473

(2)

Bankruptcy and Insolvency

475

(20)

Introduction

475

(1)

Bankruptcy

475

(3)

Corporate insolvency

478

(12)

Reform of insolvency laws

490

(3)

Further reading

493

(1)

Tutorial exercises

494

(1)

A Guide to Legal Terminology

495

(52)

Index

547

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