BTG1201

Introduction to business law

Dr Gerald Acquaah-Gaisie

6 points · One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week · Distance, approximately 12 hours per week · Second semester · Gippsland

Objectives This subject provides the basis necessary for more advanced studies in law. Students will develop an understanding of legal reasoning, the fundamentals of the Australian legal system and structure of the Australian Constitution. The subject will provide a grounding in the law of negligence with particular emphasis on liability for negligent misstatement. The students will be able to read and apply statute and case law and consumer protection law, and recognise the legal parameters within which business and professional practice should be conducted.

Synopsis Reception of law into Australia, statutory interpretation, equity, common law and precedent. Introduction to the Constitution with emphasis on sections 51 and 109. An introduction to torts concentrating on negligence and negligent misstatement, and an introduction to contract.

Assessment Written (3000 words): 30% · Examination: 70%

Prescribed texts

Crosling G and Murphy H How to study business law Butterworths, latest edn
Latimer P Australian business law CCH, latest edn
Latimer P Australian business law workbook CCH, latest edn
CCH The CCH Macquarie dictionary of law CCH, latest edn

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