The aims of this module are to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
the principles of contract land employment law and areas of commercial law which are relevant to business.
This knowledge and understanding will enable the student to operate effectively in relation to matters of a
contractual nature, limit the legal exposure of the business and liaise effectively with legal advisers. As law
is an ongoing and dynamic subject the syllabus content will be expanded or modified, as the case may be,
to reflect developments in the law set out in this Module.
Introduction to contract
Nature of contract. Offer and acceptance. Consideration. Intention to create legal relations. Capacity.
Terms of a Contract.
Terms. Express, implied. Exemption clauses. Defects in contract: form, mistake, misrepresentation, duress, undue influence.Illegal contracts. Discharge, Breach, Remedies
Commercial Law
Sale of goods and supply of services. Hire Purchase Agreements
Agency Law
Creation of agency, relationship between agent and principal, agent’s authority, termination of agency.
Consumer Law
Anti-competitive agreements, decisions and concerted practices and abuse of dominance. . Role of Competition and ConsumerProtection Commission. Consumer protection.
Employment Law
Employment Law, The contract of employment. Contracts of /for services; Statutory and common law rules:Terms and conditionsof a contract of employment; :Termination of employment Unfair Dismissal RedundancyEquality legislation & Equal Status Health& Safet
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |