LA3011 - Commercial and Personal Property Law

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: 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.