| Authors | |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year | 01/01/1900 |
| Pages | 808 |
| Version | paperback |
| Readership level | College/higher education |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781292219950 |
| Categories | Commercial law |
Business Law, 9th edition by Ewan MacIntyre is a comprehensive guide to the subject, aiming to help you gain a deeper understanding of the legal principles that apply to business.
This text is ideal for students who study Business Law in a wide variety of courses, such as business or accountancy-related, as well as professional or post-graduate courses that require a thorough grounding in the specific field.
The book covers most areas in an academically rigorous way but is written in a language that is straightforward and easy to understand. This edition provides an in-depth, up-to-date treatment of the law, with significant updates in many cases that reflect changes in the legislation – especially EU law.
Key features include:
Easy to read and with a range of references to support your understanding of the subject, this textbook offers full coverage of the theory and practical applications in Business Law.
Business Law
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Chapter 1. The legal system
Chapter 2. The courts and legal personnel
Chapter 3. Formation of contracts - offer and acceptance
Chapter 4. Other requirements of a contract - intention to create legal relations - consideration - formalities - capacity
Chapter 5. Contractual terms
Chapter 6. Misrepresentation - mistake - duress and undue influence - illegality
Chapter 7. Discharge of liability - remedies for breach of contract
Chapter 8. Terms implied by statute
Chapter 9. Sale of goods - the passing of ownership
Chapter 10. Sale of goods - duties of the parties - remedies - international sales
Chapter 11. Agency
Chapter 12. The law of torts 1
Chapter 13. The law of torts 2
Chapter 14. Credit transactions
Chapter 15. Partnership
Chapter 16. The nature of a company and the formation of a company
Chapter 17. The management of a company
Chapter 18. Shareholders - resolutions - maintenance of capital - minority protection - debentures
Chapter 19. Winding up of companies - limited liability partnerships - benefits of trading as a company, partnership or limited liability partnership
Chapter 20. Employment 1 - duties of employer and employee - dismissal - redundancy
Chapter 21. Employment 2 - discrimination - health and safety - rights of employees
Chapter 22. Regulation of business by the imposition of criminal liability
Chapter 23. Business property
Appendix: Answers to Test your understanding questions
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