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Business law in New Zealand : an introduction / Jeremy Hubbard, Nicholas Smith.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Auckland, New Zealand : Edify Ltd, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: xxvii, 303 pages ; illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780947496432
  • 0947496432
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 346.07 HUB 23
Contents:
Introduction to the law and government -- The sources of business law in New Zealand (1) Legislation -- The sources of business law in New Zealand (2) Case law -- The legal position of the Treaty of Waitangi in relation to business in New Zealand -- The law of contract -- the essential elements -- Factors that may vitiate an otherwise valid contract (1) Form and capacity -- Factors that may vitiate an otherwise valid contract (2) Lack of genuine consent and illegality -- Operation and interpretation of contracts, and frustration -- Consumer protection -- Remedies for failure of performance of contractual obligations -- Obligations in tort -- Obligations to employees -- the minimum code -- Rights and obligations in connection with property -- Intellectual property -- an overview.
Summary: "Business Law in New Zealand - An Introduction provides students with a straightforward overview of the legal environment within which businesses in New Zealand must operate. This book covers the needs of a course on business law within the “core” of the Bachelor of Business at Massey University, as well as being prescribed for the ‘law and mediation’ course at Massey. In addition, it will be of use to anyone who needs to have an awareness of the legal duties associated with doing business in New Zealand and wishes to quickly grasp the essential aspects of the legal framework. The text is also suitable for tertiary courses in introductory business law. The text deals with (1) the basis of New Zealand Law; (2) the law of contract and torts; and (3) particular aspects of business law"--Back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Business Law in New Zealand - An Introduction provides students with a straightforward overview of the legal environment within which businesses in New Zealand must operate. This book covers the needs of a course on business law within the “core” of the Bachelor of Business at Massey University, as well as being prescribed for the ‘law and mediation’ course at Massey. In addition, it will be of use to anyone who needs to have an awareness of the legal duties associated with doing business in New Zealand and wishes to quickly grasp the essential aspects of the legal framework. The text is also suitable for tertiary courses in introductory business law. The text deals with (1) the basis of New Zealand Law; (2) the law of contract and torts; and (3) particular aspects of business law"--Back cover.

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