Offered
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
Liability for defective products; liability for misleading advice or information; contract law; agency law; partnership law; introduction to company law; company officers' duties.
Objectives
The learning objectives of this unit are to:
- Examine common commercial law scenarios relating to: the supply of defective goods and services; contract disputes; misrepresentations; agency relationships; partnership law; and company law;
- Identify legal problems and risks which arise in those scenarios;
- Describe the laws) relevant to those scenarios;
- Analyse and apply the laws) to predict possible legal outcomes.
Assessment
Assignment(s) and/or Test(s) :40%, Examination (3 hours) :60%
Contact hours
3 hours per week
