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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%

Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 17:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
Wednesday 17:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
Thursday 17:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Thursday 15:00-15:50 32-35, 39-42
A2 Thursday 16:00-16:50 32-35, 39-42
A3 Friday 11:00-11:50 32-35, 39-42
A4 Wednesday 13:00-13:50 32-35, 39-42
A5 Wednesday 09:00-09:50 32-35, 37-42
A6 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 32-35, 37-42

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%)

Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 17:00-17:50 28-34, 37-41
Wednesday 17:00-17:50 28-34, 37-41
Thursday 17:00-17:50 28-34, 37-41

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Wednesday 14:00-14:50 34, 38-41
A2 Thursday 14:00-14:50 34, 38-41
A3 Wednesday 13:00-13:50 34, 38-41
A4 Tuesday 09:00-09:50 34, 38-41
A5 Thursday 15:00-15:50 34, 38-41
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