Business Law

The unit provides a broad understanding of the legal context and structures in which business operates through the development of knowledge about the English legal system, contract law, agency, and sales and supply of goods legislation.

46 Guided Learning Hours

101 Total Qualification Time

Syllabus topics

1. The English legal system (15%)

Common law

Statute law

Delegated legislation

Jurisdiction of the courts.

2. Law of contract (35%)

Essentials of a binding contract

Terms

Validity

Guarantees and Indemnities

Privity and Assignment

Discharge

Remedies.

3. Sale and supply of goods, services and related topics (25%)

Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended)

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (as amended)

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Unfair contract terms and legislation.

4. Agency (15%)

Formation

Duties of an agent

Duties of a principal

The agent’s authority

The agent’s liability

Termination

Bailment