Subjects:

Irish Law

Contents:

Part 1: Introduction to the Study of Law

Chapter 1: Functions and Source of Law

Chapter 2: Division of Law: Civil and Criminal

Chapter 3: Administration of Law

Chapter 4: Structure of the Courts

Part 2: Elements of the Law of Tort

Chapter 5: Principles of Liability

Chapter 6: Remedies

Chapter 7: Negligence

Chapter 8: Defamation

Part 3: Law of Contract

Chapter 9: Nature of a Contract

Chapter 10: Offer and Acceptance

Chapter 11: Consideration

Chapter 12: Intention to Create Legal Relations

Chapter 13: Terms of a Contract

Chapter 14: Form of a Contract

Chapter 15: Misrepresentation

Chapter 16: Mistake in Contract

Chapter 17: Duress and Undue Influence

Chapter 18: Contracts Illegal or Contrary to Public Policy

Chapter 19: Capacity to Contract

Chapter 20: Discharge of Contract

Chapter 21: Remedies for Breach of Contract

Part 4: Commercial Law

Chapter 22: Negotiable Instruments

Chapter 23: Bills of Exchange

Chapter 24: Cheques and Promissory Notes

Chapter 25: Agency

Chapter 26: Sales of Goods

Chapter 27: Hire Purchase and Leasing

Chapter 28: Insurance

Part 5: European Union Law

Chapter 29: European Union Law

Part 6: Employment Law

Chapter 30: Employment Law

Part 7: Law of Persons

Chapter 31: Partnerships

Chapter 32: Companies

The latest edition of this popular introductory textbook on Irish business law reflects all the major legislative and case law changes in Irish law since 2004. The book provides students with a broad knowledge of the principles of Irish law as it affects commercial transactions

New developments examined, including:-

• Courts and Court Officers Act 2007
• Personal Injuries Assessment Board
• Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004
• Consumer Protection Act 2007
• European Enlargement and Restructuring
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Permit Act 2006
• Protection of Employment Act 2007

Each chapter contains:-

• A list of important topics covered and a summary of the purpose of the chapter
• Presentation of the related rules of law to help students assimilate the necessary facts
• List of important cases and/or statutes referred to
• A progress test based on the contents of the chapter
• Useful internet resources for further research

Written primarily for students sitting examinations in third level and professional institutes, including:-

• Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
• Marketing Institute
• Institute of International Trade of Ireland
• Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management

Suitable for students taking any introductory law course and ideal for revision purposes as past exam questions from professional bodies are included