Institute of Commercial Management | Qualification Subject

Business Law (Republic of Ireland only)

Main Topics of Study

Introductions to the Study of Law

Functions and sources of law
The division of law – civil and criminal
Administration of law
Structure of the courts

Elements of the Law of Tort

Principles of liability
Remedies
Negligence
Defamation

The Law of Contract

The nature of a contract
Offer and acceptance
Consideration
Intention to create legal relations
Terms of a contract
Form of a contract
Misrepresentation
Mistake in contract
Duress and undue influence
Contracts illegal or contrary to public policy
Capacity to contract
Discharge of contract
Remedies for breach of contract

Commercial Law

Negotiable instruments
Bills of exchange
Cheques and promissory notes
Agency
Sale of goods
Hire purchase and leasing
Insurance
European union law
Employment law

Law of Persons

Partnerships
Companies

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Essentials of Irish Business Law – Aine Keenan (Gill & MacMillan)

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