Business Law

Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or aim to be a CEO of a multinational company, MacIntyre's Business Law is the foremost text for non-law students seeking an understanding of the legal principles that apply to business.Study skills Chapter 1. The legal system Chapter 2. The courts and legal personnel Chapter 3. Formation of contracts - offer and acceptance Chapter 4. Other requirements of a contract - intention to create legal relations - consideration - formalities - capacity Chapter 5. Contractual terms Chapter 6. Misrepresentation - mistake - duress and undue influence - illegality Chapter 7. Discharge of liability - remedies for breach of contract Chapter 8. Terms implied by statute Chapter 9. Sale of goods - the passing of ownership Chapter 10. Sale of goods - duties of the parties - remedies - international sales Chapter 11. Agency Chapter 12. The law of torts 1 Chapter 13. The law of torts 2 Chapter 14. Credit transactions Chapter 15. Partnership Chapter 16. The nature of a company and the formation of a company Chapter 17. The management of a company Chapter 18. Shareholders - resolutions - maintenance of capital - minority protection - debentures Chapter 19. Winding up of companies - limited liability partnerships - benefits of trading as a company, partnership or limited liability partnership Chapter 20. Employment 1 - duties of employer and employee - dismissal - redundancy Chapter 21. Employment 2 - discrimination - health and safety - rights of employees Chapter 22. Regulation of business by the imposition of criminal liability Chapter 23. Business property Appendix: Answers to Test your understanding questions