Law for Business

by Mietus, Norbert J.; Adamson, John E.; Conry, Edward J.

• ISBN13: 9780538609562
• ISBN10: 0538609567
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-02-01
• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub

Summary

This text effectively teaches an understanding of legal obligations and rights in business, and how to avoid legal difficulties. Law For Business effectively covers areas such as computer law, financial crimes, legal careers, environmental law, international law, and more.

Table of Contents

Law, Justice, and You

The Shield of the Constitution

Ethics in Our Law

Kinds of Law

Enforcing the Law

Crimes

Torts

Special Laws for Special Groups

Laws for Minors

Laws for Families

Laws for Consumers

Contracts: Making Binding Agreements

Offer and Acceptance

Mutual Consideration

Void and Voidable Agreements

Proper Form

Ending Contractural Obligations

Remedies for Breach of Contract

Contracts: Buying and Selling Goods

The Sales Contract

Transfer of Ownership and Risk of Law

Defective Products

Using Credit

Debts and Bankruptcy

Collateral and Reposession

Working for Others

Employment Contracts

Unions

Employment Discrimination

Employee Injuries

Agents

Property Laws

Personal Property

Bailments

Real Property

Landlord and Tenant

Checks and Other Commercial Paper

Nature and Kinds of Commerical Paper

Negotiability

Rights and Defenses of Holders

Protecting Against Loss

Nature of and Kinds of Insurance

Property and Casualty Insurance

Automobile Insurance

Life Insurance and Social Insurance X Business Organizations

Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships

Corporations

Constitution of the United States

Declaration of Independence

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