Commercial Law

Third Edition

Eric Baskind, Greg Osborne, and Lee Roach

Practical, fictional case studies throughout the book demonstrate the types of legal issues and problems that the law is intended to regulate, helping students to understand the context and practical application of the law
Regular case boxes highlight the most important cases, providing a succinct account of the facts, a clear account of the court's decision and reasoning and, where appropriate, commentary on the decision
Key legislation boxes help students understand which statutory provisions are of fundamental importance
Each chapter provides annotated further reading lists that enable students to more fully explore and discuss each chapter topic
Each chapter closes with a problem question and an exam-style essay question (with answer guidance available online), giving students the opportunity to test their knowledge and providing a starting point for classroom discussion
A wealth of online resources accompany the book, further supporting and enhancing learning

New to this Edition:

New chapter summaries quickly and concisely cover the key points from each chapter
Expanded coverage, including of Brexit, the latest principles on implied terms, and the Law Commission consultation and report on Bills of Sale
Coverage of new case law, including A P Moller-Maersk A/S v Kyokuyok Ltd (The Maersk Tangier) [2018] (meaning of 'package or unit' in the Hague Visby Rules), Bailey v Angove's Pty Ltd [2016] (irrevocable agencies), Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SPA v Playboy Club London Ltd [2018] (duty of care owed by an undisclosed principal), Bou-Simon v BGC Brokers LP [2018] (implied terms), Computer Associates UK Ltd v The Software Incubator Ltd [2018] (sale of goods, computer software), and Engelhart CTP (US) LLC v Lloyd's Syndicate 1221 [2018] (marine insurance contracts)

Commercial Law

Third Edition

Eric Baskind, Greg Osborne, and Lee Roach

Description

Commercial Law offers a fresh, modern, and stimulating exploration of this diverse and fascinating area of law.
The text provides thorough coverage of all key aspects of the syllabus, including the law of agency, the sale of goods, international trade, and methods of payment, finance, and security.

This coverage is enhanced through a range of novel learning features, including examples, definitions, and diagrams, that encourage understanding and demonstrate how the principles behind the law are applied in practical transactions.

Online Resources

This text is accompanised by online resources, including bonus chapters on insurance law, consumer credit, competition law, commercial ADR, and the Convention on the International Sale of Goods, multiple choice questions, answer guidance for the questions in the textbook, further reading, glossary flashcards, a referencing guide

Commercial Law

Third Edition

Eric Baskind, Greg Osborne, and Lee Roach

Part I: An Introduction to Commercial Law
1:An introduction to commercial law
2:Personal property
Part II: The Law of Agency
3:An introduction to the law of agency
4:The creation of the agency relationship
5:The authority of an agent
6:Relations between principal and agent
7:Relations between principal and third party
8:Relations between agent and third party
9:Termination of agency
Part III: The Law Relating to the Domestic Sale of Goods
10:An introduction to the sale of goods
11:The transfer of property and risk
12:The transfer of title
13:Perishing of goods
14:Delivery and payment
15:Statutory implied terms and statutory rights
16:The remedies of the seller
17:The remedies of the buyer
18:Product liability
Part IV: The Law Relating to the International Sale of Goods
19:An introduction to international sales and documentation
20:International trade terms
21:Contracts of carriage of goods by sea
22:Marine cargo insurance
Part V: Methods of Payment Security and Finance
23:Legal aspects of money and payment
24:Documentary payments
25:Security interests in property
26:Forms of title-based financing

Commercial Law

Third Edition

Eric Baskind, Greg Osborne, and Lee Roach

Author Information

Eric Baskind, Senior Lecturer in Law, Liverpool John Moores University, Greg Osborne, Former Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth, and Lee Roach, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth

Eric Baskind is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University.

Greg Osborne is a former Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Portsmouth.

Lee Roach is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Portsmouth.