Subjects:

Other Jurisdictions , Australia

Contents:

PART 1: THE LEGAL FRAME WORK

1. The Australian Legal System

PART 2: CONTRACT LAW

2. Making the Contract: Offer and Acceptance

3. Formation of contract

4. Contents and remedies

PART 3: THE CONSUMER AND BUSINESS LAW

5. Consumer protection law

6. Banking and finance

7. E-Commerce and business

8. The Law of Negligence in the Business World

PART 4: FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANISATION AN OWNERSHIP

9. Choice of business structure

10. Introduction to company law

11. Duties of company directors

PART 5: INSOLVENCY

12. Bankruptcy and corporate insolvency

This text provides a comprehensive outline of the foundation topics in business law and includes questions to clarify the reader's comprehension of the relevant legislation and case law. It is an ideal supplement for those teaching or trying to understand the intricacies of business law and has been written so that it can easily be used with the leading texts in the area.

This book is ideal for flexible delivery. Although it deals with complex legal issues, it is written in a simple and concise style and summaries are presented to show the law in action. The strong, learner-centred features will assist students in grappling with the fundamental principles of the subject.