This text provides a comprehensive outline of the foundation topics in business law and includes questions to clarify the reader's comprehension of the relevant legislation and case law. It is an ideal supplement for those teaching or trying to understand the intricacies of business law and has been written so that it can easily be used with the leading texts in the area. This book is ideal for flexible delivery. Although it deals with complex legal issues, it is written in a simple and concise style and summaries are presented to show the law in action. The strong, learner-centred features will assist students in grappling with the fundamental principles of the subject.

Preface
Guidelines for Answering Questions
 
Part 1 The Legal Framework
1. The Australian Legal System

Part 2 Contract Law
2. Making the Contract: Offer and Acceptance
3. Formation of Contract
4. Contract: Contents and Remedies

Part 3 The Consumer and Business Law
5. Consumer Protection Law
6. Banking and Finance
7. E-Commerce and Business
8. The Law of Negligence in the Business World

Part 4 Forms of Business Organisation and Ownership
9. Choice of Business Structure
10. Introduction to Company Law
11. Duties of Company Directors

Part 5 Insolvency
12. Bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index

Charles YC Chew – Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Wollongong

The Student Resources contains sample answers to the Test Your Knowledge questions in the book. Select a chapter to see a list of the questions, and click to find the sample answer.

Chapter 01 – The Australian Legal System
Chapter 02 – Making the Contract
Chapter 03 – Formation of Contract
Chapter 04 – Contract: Terms and Remedies for Breach
Chapter 05 – Consumer Protection law
Chapter 06 – Banking and Finance
Chapter 07 – E-commerce and Business
Chapter 08 – The Law of Negligence in the Business World
Chapter 09 – Choice of Business Structure
Chapter 10 – Introduction to Company Law
Chapter 11 – Duties of Company Directors
Chapter 12 – Bankruptcy and Corporate Insolvency