Smith and Roberson's Business Law Study Guide

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

• ISBN13: 9780324158540
• ISBN10: 0324158548
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-17
• Publisher: South-Western College/West

Summary

The study guide provides for each chapter a brief statement of purpose; chapter objectives; key terms; and true/false, multiple choice, and short essay questions. Each part has a sample examination. The study guide also includes a CPA exam business law review.

Table of Contents

Purpose of Study Guide	v
How to Study Law: Text, Class and Exams	vii
Part One: The Legal Environment of Business
Introduction to Law	1	(7)
Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business	8	(7)
Legal Process	15	(8)
Constitutional Law	23	(7)
Administrative Law	30	(6)
Criminal Law	36	(7)
Intentional Torts	43	(7)
Negligence and Strict Liability	50	(8)
Unit Research Questions	57	(1)
Part Two: Contracts
Introduction to Contracts	58	(6)
Mutual Assent	64	(7)
Conduct Invalidating Assent	71	(6)
Consideration	77	(7)
Illegal Bargains	84	(6)
Contractual Capacity	90	(6)
Contracts in Writing	96	(7)
Third Parties to Contracts	103	(7)
Performance, Breach, and Discharge	110	(7)
Contract Remedies	117	(7)
Unit Research Questions	123	(1)
Part Three: Agency
Relationship of Principal and Agent	124	(8)
Relationship with Third Parties	132	(8)
Unit Research Questions	139	(1)
Part Four: Sales
Introduction to Sales and Leases	140	(8)
Performance	148	(8)
Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss	156	(9)
Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort	165	(9)
Sales Remedies	174	(9)
Unit Research Questions	182	(1)
Part Five: Negotiable Instruments Form and Content	183	(240)
Transfer	190	(7)
Holder in Due Course	197	(7)
Liabilities of Parties	204	(8)
Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers	212	(9)
Unit Research Questions	220	(1)
Part Six: Unincorporated Business Associations
Formation and Dissolutions of General Partnerships	221	(9)
Operation of General Partnerships	230	(7)
Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies	237	(8)
Unit Research Questions	244	(1)
Part Seven: Corporations
Nature, Formation, and Powers	245	(8)
Financial Structure	253	(7)
Management Structure	260	(8)
Fundamental Changes	268	(7)
Unit Research Questions	274	(1)
Part Eight: Debtor and Creditor Relations
Secured Transactions and Suretyship	275	(10)
Bankruptcy	285	(11)
Unit Research Questions	295	(1)
Part Nine: Regulation of Business
Protection of Intellectual Property	296	(8)
Antitrust	304	(9)
Consumer Protection	313	(9)
Employment Law	322	(10)
Securities Regulation	332	(10)
Accountants' Legal Liability	342	(8)
Environmental Law	350	(9)
International Business Law	359	(9)
Cyber Law	368	(10)
Unit Research Questions	377	(1)
Part Ten: Property
Introduction to Property and Property Insurance	378	(9)
Bailments and Documents of Title	387	(9)
Interests in Real Property	396	(9)
Transfer and Control of Real Property	405	(9)
Trusts and Decedents' Estates	414	(9)
Unit Research Questions	421	(2)
Uniform CPA Examination: Information on Business Law	423	(4)
Answers	427