Full Description
Fully revised and updated, Australian Commercial Law offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to key aspects of Australian commercial law. Part 1 introduces the fundamentals of contract law and business structures before examining the sale of goods, agency, bailment and personal property. Part 2 covers the Australian Consumer Law, focusing on areas important to commercial entities that interact with consumers. Part 3 examines international commercial law, providing a detailed introduction to the World Trade Organization and to agreements central to trade between countries. The second edition includes: detailed discussion of key concepts in commercial law; four new chapters on contract law basics, business structures, bankruptcy and international commercial law; thorough integration of digital and e-commerce transactions; and end-of-chapter discussion questions designed to test reader knowledge of key points and themes. Written in a clear and concise style by an expert author team, Australian Commercial Law is an indispensable resource for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of commercial law.
Contents
Preface; Table of cases; Table of statutes; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Author biographies; Part I. Australian Commercial Law: 1. Contract law and commercial regulators; 2. Business structures; 3. Personal property; 4. Sale of goods; 5. Transfer of property; 6. Price and delivery; 7. Agency law; 8. Bailment; 9. Personal Properties Security Act; 10. Contracts of guarantee; 11. Insurance; 12. Bankruptcy; Part II. Australian Consumer Law: 13. Unfair contract terms; 14. Product liability; 15. Consumer guarantees; 16. Unconscionable conduct; 17. Misleading and deceptive conduct; Part III. International Commercial Law: 18. International commercial law.
