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Essentials of Irish business law / Aine Keenan.

By: Keenan, Aine.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Dublin: Gill & Macmillan 2008Edition: 5th ed.Description: xiv, 396p.; 24cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0717143805; 9780717143801.Subject(s): Business law -- Ireland | Commercial law -- Ireland | Corporation law -- IrelandDDC classification: 346.07 KEE
Contents:
Part 1.Introduction to the study of law -- :1.The functions and sources of the law -- 2.The division of law - civil and criminal -- 3.Administration of law -- 4.Structure of the courts -- Part 2: elements of the law of tort -- 5.Principles of liability -- 6.Remedies -- 7.Negligence -- 8.Defamation -- Part 3: Law of contract -- 9.The nature of a contract -- 10.Offer and acceptance -- 11.Consideration -- 12.Intention to create a legal relations -- 13.Terms of a contract -- 14.Forms of a contract -- 15.Misrepresentation -- 16.Mistake in a contract -- 17.Duress and undue influence -- 18.Contracts illegal or contrary to public policy -- 19.Capacity to contract -- 20.Discharge of contract -- 21.Remedies for breach of contract -- Part 4.Commercial law -- 22.Negotiable instrument s-- 23.Bills of exchange -- 24.Cheques and promissory notes -- 25.Agency -- 26.Sale of goods 00 27.Hire purchase and leasing -- 28.Insurance -- Part 5: European Union law -- 29.European Union law -- 30.Employment law -- Part 7: Law of persons -- 31.Partnerships -- 32.Companies.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 346.07 KEE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000704902
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

* Provides students with a broad knowledge of the principles of Irish law as it affects commercial transactions

* New developments examined, including: - Courts and Court Officers Act 2007 - Personal Injuries Assessment Board - Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 - Consumer Protection Act 2007 - European Enlargement and Restructuring - Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 - Permit Act 2006 - Protection of Employment Act 2007

* Each chapter contains: - A list of important topics covered and a summary of the purpose of the chapter - Presentation of the related rules of law to help students assimilate the necessary facts - List of important cases and/or statutes referred to - A progress test based on the contents of the chapter - Useful internet resources for further research

* Written primarily for students sitting examinations in third level and professional institutes, including: - Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland - Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators - Marketing Institute - Institute of International Trade of Ireland - Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management

* Suitable for students taking any introductory law course and ideal for revision purposes as past exam questions from professional bodies are included

Previous ed. 2004.

Includes index.

Part 1.Introduction to the study of law -- :1.The functions and sources of the law -- 2.The division of law - civil and criminal -- 3.Administration of law -- 4.Structure of the courts -- Part 2: elements of the law of tort -- 5.Principles of liability -- 6.Remedies -- 7.Negligence -- 8.Defamation -- Part 3: Law of contract -- 9.The nature of a contract -- 10.Offer and acceptance -- 11.Consideration -- 12.Intention to create a legal relations -- 13.Terms of a contract -- 14.Forms of a contract -- 15.Misrepresentation -- 16.Mistake in a contract -- 17.Duress and undue influence -- 18.Contracts illegal or contrary to public policy -- 19.Capacity to contract -- 20.Discharge of contract -- 21.Remedies for breach of contract -- Part 4.Commercial law -- 22.Negotiable instrument s-- 23.Bills of exchange -- 24.Cheques and promissory notes -- 25.Agency -- 26.Sale of goods 00 27.Hire purchase and leasing -- 28.Insurance -- Part 5: European Union law -- 29.European Union law -- 30.Employment law -- Part 7: Law of persons -- 31.Partnerships -- 32.Companies.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Áine Keenan has taught Irish Law, Taxation and Accounting to students taking a range of different professional courses.