LA3011 - Commercial and Personal Property Law
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2011 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3
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Administered by: |
School of Law Office |
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.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.
Prerequisites: |
(LA1105 or LA2011) and (LA1106 or LA2012) |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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LA3003 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 24-Mar-2011 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (70%); assignments (30%). |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 24-Mar-2011 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Thomas Middleton |
Lecturer:
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<Person not found>. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (70%); assignments (30%). |
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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.