Smith and Roberson’s Business Law

by Mann, Richard A.; Roberts, Barry S.

• ISBN13: 9780324655520
• ISBN10: 0324655525
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-11
• Publisher: South-Western College/West

Summary

With a long history of accuracy and up-to-date coverage, SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW is the most complete and credible text available, equipping you with a thorough understanding of the key issues in business law. Completely updated, the new 14th edition of this classic features a comprehensive, detailed, and thorough presentation of business law issues ranging from traditional topics to new laws and emerging trends. End-of-chapter cases offer an excellent mix of landmark and current cases and include edited facts and decisions to preserve the language of the court, letting you apply the law to real business practice. SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, 14e, gives you solid insight into the many ways that laws impact how you--and your future employer--practice business.

Author Biography

Barry S. Roberts is currently a professor of business law at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Table of Contents

The Legal Environment of Business

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business

Civil Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Criminal Law

Intentional Torts

Negligence and Strict Liability

Contracts

Introduction to Contracts

Mutual Assent

Conduct Invalidating Assent

Consideration

Illegal Bargains

Contractual Capacity

Contracts in Writing

Third Parties to Contracts

Performance, Breach, and Discharge

Contract Remedies

Agency

Relationship of Principal and Agent

Relationship with Third Parties

Sales

Introduction to Sales and Leases

Performance

Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss

Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort

Sales Remedies

Negotiable Instruments

Form and Content

Transfer

Holder in Due Course

Liability of Parties

Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers

Unincorporated Business Associations

Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships

Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships

Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

Corporations

Nature, Formation, and Powers

Financial Structure

Management Structure

Fundamental Changes

Debtor and Creditor Relations

Secured Transactions and Suretyship

Bankruptcy

Regulation Of Business

Protection of Intellectual Property

Antitrust

Consumer Protection

Employment Law

Securities Regulation

Accountants' Legal Liability

Environmental Law

International Business Law

Property

Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title

Interests in Real Property

Transfer and Control of Real Property

Trusts and Decendents' Estates

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