Business Law

This text provides a comprehensive outline of the foundation topics in business law and includes questions to clarify the reader's comprehension of the relevant legislation and case law. It is an ideal supplement for those teaching or trying to understand the intricacies of business law and has been written so that it can easily be used with the leading texts in the area. This book is ideal for flexible delivery. Although it deals with complex legal issues, it is written in a simple and concise style and summaries are presented to show the law in action. The strong, learner-centred features will assist students in grappling with the fundamental principles of the subject.PrefaceGuidelines for Answering Questions Part 1 The Legal Framework1. The Australian Legal SystemPart 2 Contract Law2. Making the Contract: Offer and Acceptance3. Formation of Contract4. Contract: Contents and RemediesPart 3 The Consumer and Business Law5. Consumer Protection Law6. Banking and Finance7. E-Commerce and Business8. The Law of Negligence in the Business WorldPart 4 Forms of Business Organisation and Ownership9. Choice of Business Structure10. Introduction to Company Law11. Duties of Company DirectorsPart 5 Insolvency12. Bankruptcy and Corporate InsolvencyTable of CasesTable of StatutesIndex