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Overview

An introduction to the law of contract and property. An introduction to the law of torts with an emphasis on negligence, especially in a professional context. An introduction to relationship property and insolvency law.

About this paper

Paper title Business Law Relating to Obligations
Subject Business Law
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
BLAW 211
Restriction
LAWS 202, LAWS 301
Schedule C
Commerce
Contact
accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Mr Gerard De Courcy

Joanne Westgate

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught via lectures and tutorials.

Textbooks
Hubbard, Thomas and Varnham (2013) Principles of Law for New Zealand Business Students 5th ed. Pearson, Auckland.
Course outline

View the course outline for BLAW212

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of law of contract.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of consumer law.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the law of torts.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of insolvency law.
Assessment details

Mid Term  30%

Final Exam  70%

Overview

An introduction to the law of contract and property. An introduction to the law of torts with an emphasis on negligence, especially in a professional context. An introduction to relationship property and insolvency law.

About this paper

Paper title Business Law Relating to Obligations
Subject Business Law
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
BLAW 211
Restriction
LAWS 202, LAWS 301
Schedule C
Commerce
Contact
accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Mr Gerard De Courcy

Joanne Westgate

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught via lectures and tutorials.

Textbooks
Hubbard, J., Thomas, C., and Varnham, S. (2013). Principles of Law for New Zealand Business Students (5th ed.). Pearson.
Course outline

View the course outline for BLAW 212.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of law of contract.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of consumer law.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of the law of torts.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of insolvency law.
Assessment details

Mid-Term (30%)

Final Exam (70%)

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