PA-310 Unit 1 Causes of Action Tort laws are laws that offer remedies to individuals harmed by the unreasonable actions of others. Tort claims usually involve state law and are based on the legal premise that individuals are liable for the consequences of their conduct if it results in injury to others. Tort law only requires 4 elements to be shown. The first one is that the tortfeasor owes the injured party a duty to do something or not to do something; two is that tortfeasor breached the
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FORMTEXT Business law ECTS points FORMTEXT 5 What will the student have learnt/be able to do when having completed the subject/project? FORMTEXT During the subject "Business law" you´ll learn about the danish legal system and which rules‚ you´ll have to be aware of‚ when you´re working with the other courses in your study programme i.e. Marketing‚ Sales‚ Ecconomics‚ Communication and Management. Business law is divided into two semestres. First semester focuses primarilly on "Sources of law"‚ "Contract
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Vietnam National University – HCMC International University SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE SYLLABUS1 BA167IU Introduction to Vietnamese Legal System Note: The outline with specific venue and time‚ and updated learning materials for the current semester will be provided to the enrolled students by the lecturer 1. COURSE STAFF Lecturer: LLM Ta Diu Thuong Room: L108 Telephone: 0822114034 E-mail: tdthuong@hcmiu.edu.vn Consultation
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Case 1: In this case about 200 customers of Potter’s business were not notified of the termination of the agency and Aker who had been a sales agent for Potter for twenty years was also fired along with the termination of the company. Typically when there is a termination of an agency or a agency relationship the agent no longer represents the principal (Potter). However‚ if an agency is terminated the principal is under a duty of notification of the termination of the agency to the third parties
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Subject Business Law Subject Number BBC131 Trainer Mr Tony Antoniou Due Date 7th Oct 2012 Chapter 1 LEGAL FOUNDATIONS Tutorial Questions 1 Why did common law become so rigid and flexible? The social behaviour of surroundings where society
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Common law and equity: the reasons behind the creation of equity. What is it and how is it different from common law? What is the present relationship between common law and equity? Methodology In order to provide a broader image of the principles applied by equity and the common law‚ secondary research was carried out. The process involved both gathering information from the internet websites and Business Law textbooks. Findings The development of English
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acceptance * ‘Capacity or the ability to understand the consequences of a contract by persons of such age prescribed by law & those with sound mind. * ‘Mutual consent’ or agreement on the terms of a contract ‘consideration’‚ or reward for goods or services rendered. The element that distinguishes a contract from casual agreements is that it is legally binding: The law provides a remedy in the event that the promise is broken. Legally‚ certain types of contracts should be in writing‚
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conditional constitute consideration? Yes‚ such a promise consideration even if the condition is unlikely to occur. 3. What is the general rule about the adequacy of consideration? The adequacy of the consideration is irrelevant because the law does not prohibit bargains. 5. Is there consideration when a secured note for a lesser amount is given and accepted in discharge of an unsecured note for a greater amount? Explain. No‚ because if a secured not for a lesser amount is given and
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Business Law Final Denise Capalbo Chetum v. Knarles Issue: Defamation Rule: Under the common law‚ defamation requires a false statement of fact‚ of or concerning plaintiff‚ published to a third party and causing damages. Also‚ where defamation is about a public person or matter of public concern‚ the plaintiff must prove that the statement is false‚ and that the defendant either knew of its truth or acted with reckless disregard of the truth (malice). Analysis: Knarles’ statements
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likelihoods of product default. The seller sometimes may claim these warranties impliedly or expressly. They also may disclaim warranties or restrict buyers to a few requirements to qualify for a warranty. A warranty is a promise‚ arising by operation of law‚ that something that is sold will be merchantable and fit for the purpose for which it is sold. Express warranties: need to be communicated by words to the consumer by the seller. The seller can communicate the agreement in a written contract or
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