Business Law

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Abstract

This subject examines key Australian legal concepts and principles directly relevant to business operations and their legal underpinnings. It explores the structure of the Australian legal system, sources of law, principles of statutory interpretation, the court system and the doctrine of precedent. It then examines the law of negligence and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

introduction to law; classification of legal systems, civil and criminal liability, Australian legal institutions, alternative dispute resolution methods;sources of law, case law, precedent;legal skills research;interpretation of statuestort law, elements of negligence; damages and defences;contract law, including formation, essential elements, international contracts, vitiating factors, terms, discharge, damages, remedies;statutory modifications of contract … For more content click the Read More button below.

introduction to law; classification of legal systems, civil and criminal liability, Australian legal institutions, alternative dispute resolution methods;
sources of law, case law, precedent;
legal skills research;
interpretation of statues
tort law, elements of negligence; damages and defences;
contract law, including formation, essential elements, international contracts, vitiating factors, terms, discharge, damages, remedies;
statutory modifications of contract law - consumer protection;
property law.

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