BTG9270

Business law

Mr Andrew Coleman

6 points · Distance, approximately 12 hours per week · First semester · Gippsland

Objectives This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the significance of the principles of contract as the basis of personal, professional and business relationships. It also aims to develop a knowledge of the rules of interpretation and precedent with regard to contracts. Students acquire a capacity to identify breaches of contract, and to recognise the appropriate remedies for such breaches. This knowledge allows progression to further study of the law relating to business entities such as companies, partnerships, sole traders and trusts.

Synopsis Introduction to contract law in Australia, offer and acceptance, intention to be legally bound, consideration, terms, capacity of parties, problems of consent, legality of object, principal and agent, frustration, termination of contract, Goods Act 1958 (Victoria), consumer protection and an introduction to the rights and remedies of consumers under the Trade Practices Act 1974.

Assessment Written (two assignments 3000 words): 30% · Examination (3 hours): 70%

Prescribed texts

Crosling and Murphy How to study business law Butterworths, latest edn
Graw S An introduction to the law of contract LBC, latest edn
Krever R Mastering law studies and law examination techniques Butterworths, latest edn
Latimer P Australian business law CCH, latest edn

Back to the 1999 Business and Economics Handbook