An introduction to the general principles of law relating to contract and tort. Special contracts to be considered include agency, assignment, bailment, employment, guarantee, insurance, negotiable instruments, sale of goods, and contracts creating a security interest in goods. Some aspects of the law relating to real property, partnership and corporations will be discussed.
Provides a more comprehensive examination of several of the topics surveyed in COMM 208. Special attention will be given to those aspects of the law relating to real property, negotiable instruments secured transactions, partnerships and corporations. Other topics include administrative law, wills, creditor rights (including bankruptcy) and trade practices.