Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

An introduction to legal studies and to the legal system of Australia with special emphasis on business aspects. The topics covered include: introduction to the Australian legal system; the tort of negligence with an emphasis on negligent misstatement; the law of contract; business structures, with particular emphasis on partnerships and corporations and the law of agency.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• examine and describe the structure of the Australian legal system
• examine and apply the law of negligence, with particular emphasis on the law of negligent misstatement
• examine and apply the law of contract, with particular emphasis on the formation and contents of contracts, matters affecting the validity of a contract, and remedies for breach of contract
• examine and apply the law of agency, with particular emphasis on its application to partnerships and corporations
• examine and analyse common business structures, with particular emphasis on partnerships and corporations.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (open-book): 70%

Chief examiner(s)

Andrew Coleman

Contact hours

One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week

Prohibitions

BTC1110, BTF1010, BTW1201