Business Law : Principles and Practices

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780395955284
• ISBN10: 0395955289
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-29
• Publisher: South-Western College/West

Summary

The Sixth Edition offers a basic explanation of the legal rights and responsibilities of people in both the public and private sectors. Co-authored by a practicing attorney and a college professor, Business Law features practical and up-to-date content written in clear, straightforward language. The authors avoid using court jargon and show rather than tell students about the law with in-text examples, current and interesting cases, and ethical dilemmas.In-text examples immediately illustrate and reinforce the concepts under review. At the end of each chapter, Cases for Review present mini-cases and ask students to review the facts and make a judgment based on concepts learned in the chapter. Questions and Problems to Discuss also test students' comprehension of key chapter topics.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
PART I UNDERSTANDING THE LAW	1	(108)
Foundations of Law	2	(15)
The U.S. Court System and Its Constitutional Foundation	17	(18)
Public Wrongs/Crimes	35	(27)
Private Wrongs/Torts	62	(24)
Litigation and Alternatives for Setting Civil Disputes	86	(23)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Good Samaritan	106	(1)
A Question of Ethics	107	(2)
PART II CONTRACTS	109	(124)
The Basics of Contract Law	110	(12)
Agreement: Offer and Acceptance	122	(16)
Consideration	138	(13)
Competent Parties	151	(13)
Legal Purpose	164	(16)
Contracts That Must Be in Writing	180	(12)
Transfer of Contract Rights and Obligations	192	(11)
The Termination of Contracts: Discharge	203	(10)
The Termination of Contracts: Breach of Contract	213	(20)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Valuable Strad	230	(1)
A Question of Ethics	231	(2)
PART III PURCHASE, SALE, AND LEASE OF GOODS UNDER THE UCC	233	(66)
Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts: Key Concepts	234	(16)
The Sales Contract: Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss	250	(15)
The Sales Contract: Performance, Breach, and Remedies for Breach	265	(13)
Product Liability: Negligence, Warranties, and Strict Liability	278	(21)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Faulty Air Conditioning System	296	(1)
A Question of Ethics	297	(2)
PART IV NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS	299	(62)
Nature and Types of Negotiable Instruments	300	(14)
Issue, Transfer, and Discharge of Negotiable Instruments	314	(11)
Rights and Duties of Parties to a Negotiable Instrument; Holder in Due Course Status	325	(15)
Checks, Electronic Fund Transfers, and the Banking System	340	(21)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Dishonored Check	359	(1)
A Question of Ethics	360	(1)
PART V AGENCY, EMPLOYMENT, AND LABOR LAW	361	(54)
Employer-Employee Relationship	362	(22)
Principal-Agent Relationship	384	(19)
Principal-Agent, Employer-Employee, and Third-Party Relationships	403	(12)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Disgruntled Employee	413	(1)
A Question of Ethics	414	(1)
PART VI BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND REGULATION	415	(54)
Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Organizations	416	(19)
Corporations and Franchising	435	(18)
Government Regulation of Business	453	(16)
You Be the Judge: The Cases of the Fortunate Tip	466	(1)
A Question of Ethics	467	(2)
PART VII REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY	469	(50)
Basic Legal Concepts of Property	470	(17)
Renting Real Property	487	(14)
Buying and Selling Real Property	501	(18)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Departing Tenant	517	(1)
A Question of Ethics	518	(1)
PART VIII BAILMENTS	519	(38)
Nature and Creation of Bailments	520	(8)
Bailments: Types, Rights, and Responsibilities	528	(13)
Special Bailments	541	(16)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Lemons That Became Lemons	554	(1)
A Question of Ethics	555	(2)
PART IX INSURANCE	557	(48)
Property and Casualty Insurance	558	(17)
Automobile Insurance	575	(12)
Personal Insurance	587	(18)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Lucky Survivor	603	(1)
A Question of Ethics	604	(1)
PART X WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING	605	(30)
Wills and Intestacy	606	(17)
Estate Planning	623	(12)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Contested Will	632	(1)
A Question of Ethics	633	(2)
PART XI CONSUMER AND CREDITOR PROTECTION	635	(50)
Protecting the Consumer and the Taxpayer	636	(19)
Protecting the Borrower	655	(17)
Protecting the Creditor	672	(13)
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Unpaid-for Piano	682	(1)
A Question of Ethics	683	(2)
Appendix A How to Do Legal Research	685	(3)
Appendix B Comparison Between Contract Law Under the Common Law and Sales Law Under the UCC	688	(6)
Appendix C The Constitution of the United States	694
Glossary of Legal Terms	G1
Index	I1