James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

LA4015 - Commercial Law

Subject Description

Introduction to the law relating to sale of goods, consumer protection, subcontractors charges and the law of agency.

Learning Outcomes

• students will develop problem-solving skills in relation to these matters
• students will gain a thorough understanding of the laws relating to sale of goods, consumer protection, subcontractors charges, and agency in Australia
• students will gain a thorough understanding of the rights of sellers/buyers/consumers in the context of goods and services contracts, the duties of employers and head contractors and the rights of subcontractors, and the duties and liabilities of principals and agents under common law and 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 AND LA3011

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