Essentials of Business Law is well regarded for its clear yet succinct exposition of core principles and key cases across the essential legal topics relevant to business students. This new edition has been significantly updated and deals fully and comprehensively with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Preface
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Table of statutory instruments
Table of European legislation
Study skills
The legal system
Making a contract
The terms of the contract
Misrepresentation, mistake, duress and illegality
Discharge of contracts and remedies for breach
Agency
The Sale of Goods Act 1979
The tort of negligence
Nuisance, trespass, defamation and vicarious liability
Companies (1): Characteristics and formation
Companies (2): Management, control and winding up
Partnership, limited liability partnership and choice of legal status
Employment (1): The contract of employment, employment rights and dismissal
Employment (2): Discrimination and health and safety
Regulation of business by the criminal law
Credit transactions and intellectual property rights
The resolution of business disputes
Glossary
Index
