James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

LA3011 - Commercial and Personal Property Law

Subject Description

Introduction to personal property law, the law of sale of goods, cheques; the law of agency and bailment.

Learning Outcomes

• students will gain a thorough understanding of the laws relating to personal property, sale of goods, negotiable instruments (Cheques), agency and bailment in Australia
• students will develop problem-solving skills in relation to these matters
• students will gain a thorough understanding of a person's rights in relation to personal property including cheques, of the rights of sellers/buyers, the duties and liabilities of principals and agents and bailors and bailees both at common law and under statute

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (70%)
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  LA3003 LA4015

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