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The fifth edition of Guide to Business Law offers a clear, practical and contemporary introduction to the basic principles of commercial law. Updated and revised, this text offers a broad and innovative spectrum of content which addresses every aspect of business law. The fifth edition is designed to be clearer and more accessible than ever, and additional examples and case illustrations are provided to enhance understanding and practical application. The text now offers several new chapters and an expanded teaching ancillary package.

This text is suited as core course material for students who are studying commercial law as a module of a commercial diploma or degree, at undergraduate level or at business schools.

The fifth edition of Guide to Business Law offers a clear, practical and contemporary introduction to the basic principles of commercial law. Updated and revised, this text offers a broad and innovative spectrum of content which addresses every aspect of business law. The fifth edition is designed to be clearer and more accessible than ever, and additional examples and case illustrations are provided to enhance understanding and practical application. The text now offers several new chapters and an expanded teaching ancillary package.

This text is suited as core course material for students who are studying commercial law as a module of a commercial diploma or degree, at undergraduate level or at business schools.

Features

  • The text is particularly clear, concise and accessible, providing a helpful and succinct presentation of the material. It offers a comprehensive introduction to commercial law whilst supporting understanding.
  • The fifth edition offers valuable new chapters on business ethics, competition law, cyber law, franchising law and intellectual property law which include recent developments in relevant legislation and case law.
  • A complementary test bank and PowerPoint slide presentation, as well as additional workbooks with applied exercises, are available to lecturers in order to support and enrich teaching and learning.

Part A The South African legal system
What is law and how does it work?
1The concept of law
2Sources of law and the origins of our legal system
3Court structures and jurisdiction
4Officers of the court and the law, and the development of law
5Litigation, arbitration and mediation
Part B Basic principles of contract
What happens if you break your agreement?
6Formation of a valid contract
7Lawfulness of contract
8Capacity to contract
9Serious intention to contract
10Communication �â&
11Certainty of terms of contract
12Reality of consent
13Possibility of performance
14Common contractual provisions and third parties to a contract
15Termination of contract and remedies
Part C Specific business contracts
What contracts will my business need?
16Sale
17Credit agreements
18Lease and occupancy
19Insurance
20Real and personal securities
21Negotiable instruments and other forms of payment
Part D Agency and employment
How do other people make my business liable for what they say or do?
22Agency
23Employment
24Labour legislation
Part E Business organisation
What is the smart way to structure my business?
25Sole proprietorship, partnership and joint ventures
26Close corporations, trusts and co-operatives
27Corporations
Part F Business conduct
What is the right way for me to run my business?
28Corporate governance and insider trading
29Black Economic Empowerment
30Consumer protection
31Insolvency
32to 40 are available on the Oxford University Press website: http://www.oxford.co.za/catalogue/book/9780195996784
32A brief history of South Africa w1
33The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 w23
34Franchising w45
35Business ethics w63
36Competition w75
37Delict w91
37Intellectual property w115
37Cyber law w143
37Privacy w161
Bibliography
Glossary
Table of cases
Table of legislation
Consolidated index
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