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10841 (v.2) Law (Business Organisations) 222


 

Area:

School of Business Law

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

300679 (v.3) BLW24 Business Organisations Law or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

11010 (v.2) Law (Contract) 101 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The notion of legal personality. The law relating to sole traders, co-operative enterprises, partnership, associations, secret commissions and joint ventures. Introduction to trusts and franchise agreements. Agency law and the duties and liabilities of principal and agent. Registration and protection of business names. An in depth coverage of the law governing corporations with an introduction to the principles of corporate governance.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the principles of common law and equity as they apply to the various structures and organisations. Explained the manner in which governing legislation is constantly adding to and amending the principles enunciated in common law. Demonstrated how these principles operate in practical situations. Clarified the complex and technical aspects of the unit. Recognised the social significance of rules, which seek to regulate the conduct of all participants in business especially in the area of law covered.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Fisher, S. Agency Law. Butterworths (latest edition). Latimer, P. Australian Buniness Law. (latest edition). Turner, C. Australian Commercial Law. (latest edition). Law Book Company. Gooley, J. Corperations and Associations Law. (latest edition). Butterworths. Pentony, B., Graw, Stephen, Lennard, Jann, Parker, David. Understanding Business Law. (latest edition). Butterworths. Lipton, Phillip, and Herzberg, A. Understanding Company Law. (latest edition). Law Book Company. Cassidy, J. Concise Corperations Law. (latest esition). The Federation Press. Baxt, Robert, Fletcher, K., Fridman, S. Afterman's and Baxts Cases and Materials on Corperations and associations. (latest edition). Butterworths. Duncan, W.D. Joint Ventures Law in Australia. (latest edition). The Federation Press. Fletcher, K.L. The Law of Partnership in Australia and New Zealand. (latest edition). Law Book Company. Evans, M. Outline of Equity and Trusts. (latest edition). Butterworths. Dal Pont, G.E. Annotated Trustee and Trustee Companies Legislation. (latest edition). Butterworths.

Unit Texts:

Maltas, J. (2003). Student Text on Business Organisations Law School of Business Law. Perth, Curtin University.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Exam 70%, Participation 10%, Presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90900 Law (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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