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PLS 116 - Contracts and Commercial Law
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings and to the basic concepts of substantive contract law. Topics include: Constitutional Law and government regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, essential elements of a contract and related legal principles, and standard forms utilization.
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Constitutional Law and Government Regulations |
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5 |
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Uniform Commercial Code |
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0 |
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Essential Elements of a Contract and Related Legal Principles |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Standard Forms Utilization |
Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission |
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Corequisite: |
PLS 101 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS |
10 |
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Constitutional constraints and regulations |
Describe the legal environment of business in the United States. |
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Discuss the impact of Constitutional Law and of government regulation on business. |
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UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE |
15 |
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Uniform Commercial Code overview |
Interpret certain sections of the Uniform Commercial Code. |
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Explain basic principles of the law of sales. |
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Explain basic principles of the law of commercial paper. |
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Explain basic principles of the law of secured transactions. |
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A CONTRACT AND RELATEDLEGAL
PRINCIPLES |
20 |
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Define the basic elements of a valid contract (i.e., offer, acceptance, and consideration). |
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Define the parole evidence rule. |
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Define the Statute of Frauds. |
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Define basic contractual remedies. |
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STANDARD FORMS UTILIZATION |
5 |
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Identify standard forms. Complete standard forms. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.
Anderson, R., et al. (1988). Business law: UCC
comprehensive volume (rev ed.). Cincinnati: South-Western.
Weaver, J. H. (1990). The compact guide to
contract law. St. Paul: West.
ABA Journal
American Lawyer
Fulton County Daily Report
Georgia State Bar Journal
Legal Economics
Legal Professional
National Paralegal Professional
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