- Course Code
- LS 2017
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Mr G W Gordon
Pre-requisites
This course will be available only to students in Programme Year 2 and above. This course will not be available to LLB students.
Overview
This course is designed to provide non-LLB students with an understanding of legal transactions in the business world and the different legal forms of business organisations. Topics covered include the legal system and regulatory framework, the law of contract (including sale of goods), delict, trusts, intellectual property, agency, partnership, company law and insolvency.
Structure
4 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour fortnightly tutorial.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (80%) and one piece of written work (1000 words) (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (80%) and one piece of written work (20% carried forward).