This module introduces the student to the Irish Legal system. Various aspects of the legal system are examined and discussed. An emphasis is placed on the areas that apply to the motor retail industry
Role of law in Society
Source of Irish Law; Constitution of Ireland, Legislation, European Union, Judicial precedent, Subordinate legislation. The legislative process.
Administration of Justice in Ireland, Appointment of Judges, The Criminal Court structure, The Civil Court structure, Tribunals. Divisions of law, criminal /civil.
Law of Contract
Nature of a Contract, Offer and Acceptance, Consideration, Intention to create a legal relationship, Capacity to contract, Terms of a contract, Misrepresentation, Mistake, Duress and Undue Influence, Discharge of contract, Remedies for breach of contract, lien.
Sale of Goods and Supply of Service
Sale of goods contract, meaning of property, passing of property and its consequences, Classification of goods, Terms of a contract, Exclusion of implied terms, Guarantees, Remedies for a breach of contract sale, Reservation of title, Transfer of title by a non-owner, deliver and acceptance. Implied condition on sale of a motor vehicle, Terms of a contract of service, False trade descriptions, Misleading or False advertisements.
Insurance
Insurance Nature of an insurance contract, Contract Uberimae Fidei, Proposal forms, Role of an insurance broker, Cover note, Insurable interest, Duty of disclosure, Indemnity, Average reinstatement, Risk insured against, Types of insurance needed in the motor industry.
Formation of Companies
Private and public companies, Incorporation of company, Memorandum of Association; name, object, limited liability, share capital, association clauses. Article of Association, Table A of Companies Act, Shares, Dividends, Duties of Directors, Company Secretary, Auditors, Annual General Meetings. Liquidations and Receiverships. Companies Acts.
Role of law in Society
Source of Irish Law; Constitution of Ireland, Legislation, European Union, Judicial precedent, Subordinate legislation. The legislative process.Administration of Justice in Ireland, Appointment of Judges, The Criminal Court structure, The Civil Court structure, Tribunals. Divisions of law, criminal /civil.
Law of Contract
Nature of a Contract, Offer and Acceptance, Consideration, Intention to create a legal relationship, Capacity to contract, Terms of a contract, Misrepresentation, Mistake, Duress and Undue Influence, Discharge of contract, Remedies for breach of contract, lien.
Sale of Goods and Supply of Service
Sale of goods contract, meaning of property, passing of property and its consequences, Classification of goods, Terms of a contract, Exclusion of implied terms, Guarantees, Remedies for a breach of contract sale, Reservation of title, Transfer of title by a non-owner, deliver and acceptance. Implied condition on sale of a motor vehicle, Terms of a contract of service, False trade descriptions, Misleading or False advertisements.
Insurance
Insurance Nature of an insurance contract, Contract Uberimae Fidei, Proposal forms, Role of an insurance broker, Cover note, Insurable interest, Duty of disclosure, Indemnity, Average reinstatement, Risk insured against, Types of insurance needed in the motor industry
Formation of Companies
Private and public companies, Incorporation of company, Memorandum of Association; name, object, limited liability, share capital, association clauses. Article of Association, Table A of Companies Act, Shares, Dividends, Duties of Directors, Company Secretary, Auditors, Annual General Meetings. Liquidations and Receiverships. Companies Acts.
A range of approaches will be utilised including lectures, tutorials, audio visual web-based aids, group discussions, presentations and case studies.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |