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Course Outline
Department:
School of Management
Course Number:
BUSM 1285
Course Title:
Business Law
Semester Year:
201030
Sections: 1, 2, 3, & 4
Classroom:
B254
Instructor Contact
Name:
Oren Breitman LLB.
Office (Room No.): B253h
Phone:
Langara: 604.323.5852
cel: 604.218.9480
Office Hours:
MW 11:30-12:25; TR 9:30-10:25
E-mail:
obreitman@langara.bc.ca or orenb@shaw.ca
E-mails will be answered within 24 hours during weekdays
Course Description
Every aspect of carrying on business in Canada has been somehow considered,
governed and dealt with pursuant to common law principles and precedents as well as
statute law. This course is designed as an overview of the subject of Business or
Commercial Law. The emphasis of Business Law 1285 is placed on the sources of law;
principles of tort law; contract law including discussion on sale of goods; mortgage law;
debtor and creditor relations; law as related to various forms of business organizations
(sole proprietorship/partnerships/corporations); and real estate law.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome
Measurement
Acquire a general understanding of
Canadian law as it applies to business
in Canada.
2 Mid-term exams
Final exam
Written assignment
2 Mid-term exams, Final exam
Case studies
General class discussions of business
problems and case studies
2 Mid-terms exams, Final exam
Case study presentations, written
assignment
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Recognize legal issues as they arise in
business situations.
Create and carry out business
practices to prevent legal problems.
Communicate effectively with others in
business about legal issues.
Prerequisite(s)
none
University Transferability
Refer to www.bccat.bc.ca for transferability and whether credits are assigned or
unassigned.
Required Textbooks
Contemporary Canadian Business Law, Principles and Cases, by J.A Willes
and J.H. Willes, 9th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2009.
Supplemental Readings
Case reports and documents handed out in class.
Grade Allocation
Mid term exam 1
Mid term exam 2
Final exam
Assignments
TOTAL
A+
A
A-
95 – 100%
90 – 94%
85 – 89%
30 %
30 %
30 %
10%
100 %
B+
B
B-
80 – 84%
75 – 79%
70 – 74%
C+
C
C-
65 – 69%
60 – 64%
55 – 59%
D
F
50 – 54%
< 50%
NOTE: Students must receive a cumulative weighted average grade of at
least 50% on the individual grade components i.e. quizzes, midterms, and
final exam in order to pass the course.
ASSIGNMENTS:
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During the term, each student will be assigned 1 case study from the text to be
presented in class and 1 short written assignment. The purpose of the assignments is to
concentrate on particular subject areas dealt with in the lectures. These assignments
will be discussed in class time subsequent to their completion by the students. Students
will have time to prepare an answer prior to the discussion with respect to the short
presentation. Each assignment will constitute 5% of the final grade.
The case study will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
Evaluation of facts, and effective situation analysis.
Adequacy of the definition of the case issues and problems.
Providing answers to the question at the end of the case.
Soundness and thoroughness of the answers or solutions proposed.
Relevant legal concepts and terminology used.
Clarity of thought and quality of insights offered.
Expectations
You are responsible for all course content and are therefore responsible for
knowing what has been covered and said in all classes. Your instructor will not
provide answers to e-mails requesting a restatement of what has been said in a
previous class. Furthermore, you are expected to read and be prepared to
discuss material assigned prior to the class.
Langara College welcomes all students into an environment that creates a sense
of community of pride and respect; we are all here to work cooperatively and to
learn together. You are encouraged to participate actively in class and contribute
to the creation of a positive learning environment.
Expectations (cont’d)
The assignment and case study must be submitted on the due date and time
specified. If you do not submit on time, without prior notification to your instructor
and with his approval to submit at a later date, this will result in you receiving an
“F” (0%). Also, you are expected not to make any travel plans on exam dates.
There will not be any alternative date and time switching for either the midterms
or the final exam without your instructor’s permission. Therefore, if you miss an
exam, assignment or deadline, you are required to contact your instructor in
advance and provide a Doctor’s note for verification or you will receive 0%. There
will be no exceptions to this standard, other than under exceptional documented
circumstances or for medical reasons.
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Any class work, which is not completed because you were late for, or missed, a
class, will receive 0%. Remember that it is your responsibility to attend class,
keep up with the course, know what has been covered etc. If you miss a class,
information will not be repeated for your sole benefit.
Additionally, all electronic communication and music devices (e.g. cell phones,
pagers, CD-players, mp3-players, etc.) must be turned off or muted while in
class. Cellular phones, pagers, electronic translators and programmable
calculators are not allowed during the examinations.
Overall, you are expected to follow the ordinary rules of courtesy during class
sessions. Students whose behaviour is unacceptable will be asked to leave the
class.
For more details, please refer to Langara's Code of Conduct in the course
calendar or Student Policies and Procedures on Langara's website at
www.langara.bc.ca.
My role as your instructor is there to help you and to provide any additional
coaching or tutoring that you may need. Please use me as a resource.
Plagiarism and Cheating Policy
Plagiarism and cheating are serious educational offences, which may result in
failure of an assignment, failure of a course, and possible suspension from
Langara. For more details, please refer to Langara's Code of Conduct in the
course calendar or Student Policies and Procedures on Langara's website at
www.langara.bc.ca.
School of Management
It is the aim of the School Management at Langara College to promote the
mastery of core skills such as reading, reading comprehension, writing fluency,
verbal articulation, and analytical development. These core skills will be practised
by means of presentations and class participation, and will be evaluated on
submitted work. Critical thinking and problem solving exercises are encouraged
at every opportunity.
As stated in the College Calendar and according to College policy, students are
expected to attend all classes, lectures, laboratories, workshops, seminars, and
practicum commitments, and be available to write final examinations where and
when scheduled during the examination period.
Students are also reminded to refer to policies and procedures related to: Code
of Academic Conduct, Improper/ Disruptive Behaviour, Appeal of Final Grades,
Concerns Related to Instruction, Attendance, etc. found in the College Calendar
and in the current Student Handbook
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For more information about the School of Management programs, please contact
the School’s advisors in the office corridor, B253, or e-mail
business@langara.bc.ca
COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction to Law
1
2
3
4
Sources & Classification of Law
Constitution of Canada
Judicial System
Administrative Law
chap. one
chap. one
chap. two
chap. three
The law of Torts
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
General Concepts
Intentional Torts
Negligence (Unintentional Torts)
Defences
Remedies
Trespass/Nuisance
Professional Negligence
Occupier’s Liability
Strict Liability
chap. four
chap. four
chap. five
chap six
chap five
chap five
FIRST MID-TERM (30%)
The Law of Contracts
1.
Introduction to the Legal Relationship
− offer and acceptance - chap. seven
2.
Requirement of Consideration
Legal Capacity to Contract
Requirement of Legality
Requirement of Form and Writing
chap. eight
chap. nine
chap. nine
chap. ten
3.
Contract Enforceability
Mistake, Non Est Factum, Misrepresentation,
Undue Influence, Duress
chap. eleven
Extent of Contractual Rights – assignment
Privity of Contract
chap. twelve
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4.
5.
6.
Performance of Contractual Obligations;
discharge by means other than performance
chap. thirteen
Breach of Contract
chap. fourteen
Special Contracts
1.
Contracts of sale - introduction, implied
conditions, title and risk, remedies
2.
Contract of Employment - nature, form,
duties, termination, wrongful dismissal
SECOND MID TERM: 30%
Mortgage Law
chap. twenty-four
Debtor and Creditor Relations
1.
Negotiable Instruments
chap. twenty-nine
2.
Secured Transactions, types, PPSA
chap. thirty
3.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency
chap. thirty-one
Law of Partnership and Agency
1.
2.
Sole Proprietorship
General and Limited Partnerships,
Limited Liability Partnerships, nature and
relations between partners
Agency - nature of the relationship, creation
and termination, duties of principal and agent,
third party rights
chap. sixteen
chap. fifteen
Corporation Law
chap. Seventeen
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Nature of the corporation, methods of incorporation, officers and directors, public
vs.private corps (Securities legislation), shareholders rights and remedies under
the BC Business Corporations Act, protection for creditors
Estates & Interests in Land
FINAL EXAM: 30%
chap. twenty-six