Module Overview

Business Law

This course in law emphasises the legal issues inherent in Irish business. The Module aims to provide an understanding of the legal framework within which a business operates.

Module Code

LAW 1027

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Sources of Law:

Outline of sources and development of Irish Law 

Contract:

Formation, Terms and Exclusion Clauses, Remedies

Sale of Goods:

Implied Terms, Transfer of possession and property

Employment Contracts:

Contracts of service and for services

Unfair and wrongful dismissal

Redundancy

Remedies of employee

 Agency:

Relation between the principle and the agent and a third party.

Company Law:

Share capital, Loan capital, Directors, Auditor, Shareholders

Data Protection

 Tort Negligence:

Duty of care, Duty of possessor of skills, Liability

Companies Act 2014; Relevant European Communities Legislation.

Lectures, Cases and Class Discussion

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination50
Other Assessment(s)50