LAWS 2016 Law of Commercial Obligations
Credit Points 10
Coordinator Caroline Compton Opens in new window
Description This subject introduces students to the Australian laws governing transactions involving the transfer, registration and use of property. Focusing on commercial applications students will consider laws governing real, intellectual and personal property including topics such as registration requirements under the Torrens title system and the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) as well as enforceability and alienation of proprietary interests, leases and deeds, and subsidiary interests such as covenants and easements.
School Law
Discipline Business and Commercial Law
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 1001 - Enterprise Law
Equivalent Subjects JUST 2011 - Law of Commercial Obligations
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 5 quizzes, best 4/5 | 25 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 1500 words | 25 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods