Wisconsin Court Rules and Procedure 1989

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

• ISBN13: 9780314064608
• ISBN10: 0314064605
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-09-01
• Publisher: West Group

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

Introduction to Law and Ethics	p. 1
Introduction to Law	p. 2
Business Ethics	p. 16
The Legal Environment of Business	p. 41
Civil Dispute Resolution	p. 42
Constitutional Law	p. 70
Administrative Law	p. 89
Criminal Law	p. 105
Intentional Torts	p. 122
Negligence and Strict Liability	p. 144
Contracts	p. 167
Introduction to Contracts	p. 168
Mutual Assent	p. 185
Conduct Invalidating Assent	p. 205
Consideration	p. 225
Illegal Bargains	p. 244
Contractual Capacity	p. 260
Contracts in Writing	p. 275
Third Parties to Contracts	p. 298
Performance, Breach, and Discharge	p. 315
Contract Remedies	p. 333
Sales	p. 355
Introduction to Sales and Leases	p. 356
Performance	p. 377
Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss	p. 397
Product Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability	p. 415
Sales Remedies	p. 440
Negotiable Instruments	p. 463
Form and Content	p. 464
Transfer	p. 481
Holder in Due Course	p. 498
Liability of Parties	p. 521
Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers	p. 540
Agency	p. 565
Relationship of Principal and Agent	p. 566
Relationship with Third Parties	p. 584
Business Associations	p. 609
Formation and Dissolution of General Partnerships	p. 610
Operation of General Partnerships	p. 641
Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies	p. 659
Nature and Formation of Corporations	p. 679
Financial Structure of Corporations	p. 703
Management Structure of Corporations	p. 723
Fundamental Changes of Corporations	p. 755
Debtor and Creditor Relations	p. 775
Secured Transactions and Suretyship	p. 776
Bankruptcy	p. 808
Regulation of Business	p. 833
Securities Regulation	p. 834
Intellectual Property	p. 864
Employment Law	p. 885
Antitrust	p. 912
Accountants' Legal Liability	p. 937
Consumer Protection	p. 949
Environmental Law	p. 970
International Business Law	p. 990
Cyberlaw	p. 1010
Property	p. 1035
Introduction to Property and Property Insurance	p. 1036
Bailments and Documents of Title	p. 1057
Interests in Real Property	p. 1073
Transfer and Control of Real Property	p. 1093
Trusts and Wills	p. 1112
Appendices
The Constitution of the United States of America	p. 2
Uniform Commercial Code (Selected Provisions)	p. 1
Uniform Partnership Act	p. 1
Revised Uniform Partnership Act (Selected Provisions)	p. 1
Revised Model Business Corporation Act (Selected Provisions)	p. 1
Dictionary of Legal Terms	p. 1
Index	p. 1
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