Law in Commerce

Australian Law in Commerce
By Sweeney, Brendan and O'Reilly, Jennifer
Published by Butterworth 2001
0 409 31688 1
450 pages

Subject(s) :

• Commercial Law
• Contracts
• Agency
• Partnerships
  

Book Description

This book examines the legal principles and rules which are fundamental to an understanding of commercial law. First, the book looks at the basic obligations of a business. Second, the book examines the internal organisation of businesses. The book aims to provide a text appropriate for all students of business, whether doing accounting, management or marketing. The book is written in an easy-to-read style. It is generously illustrated with case examples and flow charts.

Final Review

I you are knew to australian law then you might have no background in regards to law or know a foreign undertanding of law. In my case I had learnt about business law 8 years ago - so long long ago. But this book is great. It led me into law of commerce step by step. I made me understand reasons for australian law sounding so similar to the law practiced in the UK. In comparison to Germany the several acts need to taken into an image compatible for the mind.

As you work your way through the book you notice that the authors know what they are talking about and how to transmit it to the student or non university reader. It is easy to handle, as it fits into any rucksack.

The text is easy to read and does not disturb the mind by tripping over printing mistakes - well I didn't find any mistakes. Besides, the cover meets the eye with a keen interest to read and take in a broad knowledge band.

• The Australian Legal System
• Liability for Defective Goods and Services
• Liability for Defective Advice and Information
• Making the Contract: Offer and Acceptance
• Making the Contract - Intention and Consideration
• Express Terms of the Contract
• Implied Terms
• Contracts for Sales of Goods
• Remedies
• Agency Partnerships
• Introduction to Company Law
• Duties of Directors and Other Officers

The advantage of having this book is that it has been through many hands of students passing on their suggestions to their Tutors. Quality is derived from exercise, perfection and attention to the readers needs.