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Part 1: Introduction to the study of law -- Functions and source of law -- Division of law - civil and criminal -- Administration of law -- Structure of the courts -- Part 2: Elements of the law of tort -- Principles of liability -- Remedies -- Negligence -- Defamation -- Part 3: Law of contract -- Nature of a contract -- Offer and acceptance -- Consideration -- Intention to create legal relations -- Terms of a contract -- Form of a contract -- Misrepresentation -- Mistake in contract -- Duress and undue influence -- Contracts illegal or contrary to public policy -- Capacity to contract -- Discharge of contract -- Remedies for breach of contract -- Part 4: Commercial Law -- Negotiable instruments -- Bills of exchange -- Cheques and promissory notes -- Agency -- Sales of goods -- Hire purchase and leasing -- Insurance -- Part 5: European Union Law -- European Union law -- Part 6: Employment law -- Employment law -- Part 7: Law of Persons -- Partnerships -- Companies.

Updated edition of this bestselling introductory textbook on Irish business law, which reflects all the major legislative and case law changes since 2008. New to this edition: - Defamation Act 2009 - Legal Services Ombudsman Act 2009 - Companies (Amendment) Act 2009 - Enactment of Treaty of Lisbon 2007 - 29th Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Pay) Bill 2011 - Companies Consolidation and Reform Bill 2012[anticipated] - Consumer and Competition Bill 2011 or 2012[anticipated] - Legal Services Bill 2011 or 2012 [anticipated] - Judicial Council Bill 2011 or 2012 [anticipated] - Enlargement of EU and Eurozone - Streamlining of Employment Rights Bodies Provides students with a broad knowledge of the principles of Irish law as it affects commercial transactions. Each chapter contains: - Learning objectives - The related rules of law to help students assimilate the necessary facts - A progress test and a list of important cases and/or statutes referred to - Useful internet resources for further research. Includes past exam questions from professional bodies. WRITTEN FOR: Business law students within: Accounting Technicians Ireland Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Marketing Institute of Ireland Institute of Bankers in Ireland Irish Taxation Institute Honourable

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