Australian Commercial Law

Fully revised and updated, Australian Commercial Law is indispensable for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of commercial law.

Dilan Thampapillai (Author), Claudio Bozzi (Author), Mark Giancaspro (Author), George Yijun Tian (Author)

9781108728492, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 June 2020

524 pages, 3 tables
24.7 x 17.2 x 3.1 cm, 1.08 kg

Fully revised and updated, Australian Commercial Law offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to key aspects of Australian commercial law. Part 1 introduces the fundamentals of contract law and business structures before examining the sale of goods, agency, bailment and personal property. Part 2 covers the Australian Consumer Law, focusing on areas important to commercial entities that interact with consumers. Part 3 examines international commercial law, providing a detailed introduction to the World Trade Organization and to agreements central to trade between countries. The second edition includes: detailed discussion of key concepts in commercial law; four new chapters on contract law basics, business structures, bankruptcy and international commercial law; thorough integration of digital and e-commerce transactions; and end-of-chapter discussion questions designed to test reader knowledge of key points and themes. Written in a clear and concise style by an expert author team, Australian Commercial Law is an indispensable resource for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of commercial law.

Preface
Table of cases
Table of statutes
List of abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Author biographies
Part I. Australian Commercial Law: 1. Contract law and commercial regulators
2. Business structures
3. Personal property
4. Sale of goods
5. Transfer of property
6. Price and delivery
7. Agency law
8. Bailment
9. Personal Properties Security Act
10. Contracts of guarantee
11. Insurance
12. Bankruptcy
Part II. Australian Consumer Law: 13. Unfair contract terms
14. Product liability
15. Consumer guarantees
16. Unconscionable conduct
17. Misleading and deceptive conduct
Part III. International Commercial Law: 18. International commercial law.

Subject Areas: Commercial law [LNCB], Company, commercial & competition law [LNC], Law [L]