Business Law and the Regulation of Business

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

• ISBN13: 9780324061963
• ISBN10: 032406196X
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-25
• Publisher: South-Western College/West

Summary

Praised by students for its accurate and straightforward coverage of the law, BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS illustrates how legal concepts can be applied to common business situations. All of the cases have the facts and decision summarized for clarity, while the opinion is edited to preserve the language of the court. Both landmark and current cases are included. Portions of the text covering commonly tested areas on the CPA exam are marked to help you succeed on the exam.

Author Biography

Barry S. Roberts is currently professor of Business Law at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Richard A. Mann is currently professor of Business Law at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is past president of the Southeastern Regional Business Law Association.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Introduction to Law and Ethics	1	(40)
Introduction to Law	2	(14)
Business Ethics	16	(25)
PART 2 The Legal Environment of Business	41	(126)
Civil Dispute Resolution	42	(28)
Constitutional Law	70	(19)
Administrative Law	89	(16)
Criminal Law	105	(17)
Intentional Torts	122	(22)
Negligence and Strict Liability	144	(23)
PART 3 Contracts	167	(188)
Introduction to Contracts	168	(17)
Mutual Assent	185	(20)
Conduct Invalidating Assent	205	(20)
Consideration	225	(19)
Illegal Bargains	244	(16)
Contractual Capacity	260	(15)
Contracts in Writing	275	(23)
Third Parties to Contracts	298	(17)
Performance, Breach, and Discharge	315	(18)
Contract Remedies	333	(22)
PART 4 Sales	355	(108)
Introduction to Sales and Leases	356	(21)
Performance	377	(20)
Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss	397	(18)
Product Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability	415	(25)
Sales Remedies	440	(23)
PART 5 Negotiable Instruments	463	(102)
Form and Content	464	(17)
Transfer	481	(17)
Holder in Due Course	498	(23)
Liability of Parties	521	(19)
Bank Deposits. Collections, and Funds Transfers	540	(25)
PART 6 Agency	565	(44)
Relationship of Principal and Agent	566	(18)
Relationship with Third Parties	584	(25)
PART 7 Business Associations	609	(166)
Formation and Dissolution of General Partnerships	610	(31)
Operation of General Partnerships	641	(18)
Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies	659	(20)
Nature and Formation of Corporations	679	(24)
Financial Structure of Corporations	703	(20)
Management Structure of Corporations	723	(32)
Fundamental Changes of Corporations	755	(20)
PART 8 Debtor and Creditor Relations	775	(58)
Secured Transactions and Suretyship	776	(32)
Bankruptey	808	(25)
PART 9 Regulation of Business	833	(202)
Securities Regulation	834	(30)
Intellectual Property	864	(21)
Employment Law	885	(27)
Antitrust	912	(25)
Accountants' Legal Liability	937	(12)
Consumer Protection	949	(21)
Environmental Law	970	(20)
International Business Law	990	(20)
Cyber Law	1010	(25)
PART 10 Property	1035
Introduction to Property and Property Insurance	1036	(21)
Bailments and Documents of Title	1057	(16)
Interests in Real Property	1073	(20)
Transfer and Control of Real Property	1093	(19)
Trusts and Wills	1112
APPENDICES
A The Constitution of the United States of America	A-2
B Uniform Commercial Code (Selected Provisions)	B-1
C Uniform Partnership Act	C-1
D Revised Uniform Partnership Act (Selected Provisions)	D-1
E Revised Model Business Corporation Act (Selected Provisions)	E-1
F Dictionary of Legal Terms	F-1
Index	I-1