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Summary
Summary
Continuing a long tradition of accuracy and up-to-date coverage, the Fifteenth Edition of SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW is the most complete and credible business law book available. This updated classic delivers a comprehensive, detailed presentation of business law issues ranging from traditional topics to the latest laws and emerging trends. The cases - located at the end of each chapter - offer an excellent mix of landmark and current decisions and are edited to preserve much of the language of the court, allowing you to see how the law applies to real business practice. Proven, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this trusted book will give you a solid understanding of modern business law and its impact on the way you--and your employers, competitors, and colleagues--practice business.
Table of Contents
| Part I The Legal Environment of Business |
| 1 Introduction to Law |
| 2 Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business |
| 3 Civil Dispute Resolution |
| 4 Constitutional Law |
| 5 Administrative Law |
| 6 Criminal Law |
| 7 Intentional Torts |
| 8 Negligence and Strict Liability |
| Part II Contracts |
| 9 Introduction to Contracts |
| 10 Mutual Assent |
| 11 Conduct Invalidating Assent |
| 12 Consideration |
| 13 Illegal Bargains |
| 14 Contractual Capacity |
| 15 Contracts in Writing |
| 16 Third Parties to Contracts |
| 17 Performance, Breach, and Discharge |
| 18 Contract Remedies |
| Part III Agency |
| 19 Relationship of Principal and Agent |
| 20 Relationship with Third Parties |
| Part IV Sales |
| 21 Introduction to Sales and Leases |
| 22 Performance |
| 23 Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss |
| 24 Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort |
| 25 Sales Remedies |
| Part V Negotiable Instruments |
| 26 Form and Content |
| 27 Transfer |
| 28 Holder in Due Course |
| 29 Liability of Parties |
| 30 Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers |
| Part VI Unincorporated Business Associations |
| 31 Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships |
| 32 Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships |
| 33 Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies |
| Part VII Corporations |
| 34 Nature, Formation, and Powers |
| 35 Financial Structure |
| 36 Management Structure |
| 37 Fundamental Changes |
| Part VIII Debtor and Creditor Relations |
| 38 Secured Transactions and Suretyship |
| 39 Bankruptcy |
| Part IX Regulation of Business |
| 40 Protection of Intellectual Property |
| 41 Antitrust |
| 42 Consumer Protection |
| 43 Employment Law |
| 44 Securities Regulation |
| 45 Accountants' Legal Liability |
| 46 Environmental Law |
| 47 International Business Law |
| 48 Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title |
| Part X Property |
| 49 Interests in Real Property |
| 50 Transfer and Control of Real Property |
| 51 Trusts and Decedents' Estates |
