Module Code - Title:
TT4112
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COMMERCIAL LAW
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Syllabus:
This module is structured to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying the commercial aspects of the Irish Legal system.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Describe the essential terms of a contract to which sale of goods legislation applies;
Identify the impact of that legislation on a contract;
Present the principles of law applicable in certain aspects of vendor protection, namely retention of title;
Outline the legal provisions applicable in matters of liability for defective products;
Identify the legal issues arising with agency and its various forms;
Explain the basic principles of competition law in Ireland;
Summarise the legal rights attaching to the different forms of intellectual property, including trade marks and copyright.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be lecture-based, incorporating a mix of theoretical and practical application of relevant legislation and case law.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Byrne, R. and P. McCutcheon (2001)
The Irish Legal System
, Lexis Nexis
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Spring
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09/10
Module Leader:
Sinead.Eaton@ul.ie