[EBOOK] [PDF] Smith & Roberson's Business Law 18th Edition by Richard A. Mann

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ISBN-10: 0357364007 and ISBN-13: 9780357364000 Complete Ebook - All Chapters included with Instant Downlo... ad - Feel Free to download Part 1: The Legal Environment of Business Chapter 1: Introduction to Law 1-1 Nature of Law 1-2 Classification of Law 1-3 Sources of Law 1-4 Legal Analysis Chapter Summary Cases Chapter 2: Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business 2-1 Law versus Ethics 2-2 Ethical Theories 2-3 Ethical Standards in Business 2-4 Ethical Responsibilities of Business 2-5 Corporate Governance Chapter Summary Cases Questions Business Ethics Cases Chapter 3: Civil Dispute Resolution 3-1 The Federal Courts 3-2 State Courts 3-3 Subject Matter Jurisdiction 3-4 Jurisdiction over the Parties 3-5 Civil Procedure 3-6 Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 4: Constitutional Law 4-1 Basic Principles of Constitutional Law 4-2 Powers of Government 4-3 Limitations on Government Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 5: Administrative Law 5-1 Operation of Administrative Agencies 5-2 Limits on Administrative Agencies Chapter Summary Cases Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 6: Criminal Law 6-1 Nature of Crimes 6-2 White-Collar Crime 6-3 Crimes against Business 6-4 Defenses to Crimes 6-5 Criminal Procedure Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 7: Intentional Torts 7-1 Intent 7-2 Harm to the Person 7-3 Harm to the Right of Dignity 7-4 Harm to Property 7-5 Harm to Economic Interests 7-6 Defenses to Intentional Torts Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 8: Negligence and Strict Liability 8-1 Breach of Duty of Care 8-2 Factual Cause 8-3 Scope of Liability (Proximate Cause) 8-4 Harm 8-5 Defenses to Negligence 8-6 Activities Giving Rise to Strict Liability 8-7 Defenses to Strict Liability Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 2: Contracts Chapter 9: Introduction to Contracts 9-1 Development of the Law of Contracts 9-2 Definition of a Contract 9-3 Requirements of a Contract 9-4 Classification of Contracts 9-5 Promissory Estoppel 9-6 Quasi Contracts or Restitution Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 10: Mutual Assent 10-1 Essentials of an Offer 10-2 Duration of Offers 10-3 Communication of Acceptance 10-4 Variant Acceptances Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 11: Conduct Invalidating Assent 11-1 Duress 11-2 Undue Influence 11-3 Fraud 11-4 Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation 11-5 Mistake Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 12: Consideration 12-1 Legal Sufficiency 12-2 Bargained-For Exchange 12-3 Contracts without Consideration Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 13: Illegal Bargains 13-1 Violations of Statutes 13-2 Violations of Public Policy 13-3 Effect of Illegality Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 14: Contractual Capacity 14-1 Minors 14-2 Incompetent Persons 14-3 Intoxicated Persons Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 15: Contracts in Writing 15-1 Contracts within the Statute of Frauds 15-2 Compliance with the Statute of Frauds 15-3 Effect of Noncompliance 15-4 The Rule 15-5 Situations to Which the Rule Does Not Apply 15-6 Supplemental Evidence Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 16: Third Parties to Contracts 16-1 Assignment of Rights 16-2 Delegation of Duties 16-3 Third-Party Beneficiary Contracts Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 17: Performance, Breach, and Discharge 17-1 Conditions 17-2 Discharge by Performance 17-3 Discharge by Breach 17-4 Discharge by Agreement of the Parties 17-5 Discharge by Operation of Law Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 18: Contract Remedies 18-1 Interests Protected by Contract Remedies 18-2 Monetary Damages 18-3 Remedies in Equity 18-4 Restitution 18-5 Limitations on Remedies 18-6 Remedies for Misrepresentation Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 3: Agency Chapter 19: Relationship of Principal and Agent 19-1 Nature of Agency 19-2 Creation of Agency 19-3 Duties of Agent to Principal 19-4 Duties of Principal to Agent 19-5 Termination of Agency Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 20: Relationship with Third Parties 20-1 Contract Liability of Principal 20-2 Tort Liability of Principal 20-3 Criminal Liability of Principal 20-4 Contract Liability of Agent 20-5 Tort of Liability of Agent 20-6 Rights of Agent against Third Person Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 4: Sales Chapter 21: Introduction to Sales and Leases 21-1 Definitions 21-2 Fundamental Principles of Article 2 and Article 2A 21-3 Manifestation of Mutual Assent 21-4 Consideration 21-5 Form of the Contract Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 22: Performance 22-1 Performance by the Seller 22-2 Performance by the Buyer 22-3 Obligations of Both Parties Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 23: Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss 23-1 Transfer of Title 23-2 Risk of Loss 23-3 Sales of Goods in Bulk Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 24: Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort 24-1 Types of Warranties 24-2 Obstacles to Warranty Actions 24-3 Requirements of Strict Liability 24-4 Obstacles to Recovery under Second Restatement 24-5 Restatement (Third) of Torts: Products Liability Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 25: Sales Remedies 25-1 Remedies of the Seller 25-2 Remedies of the Buyer 25-3 Contractual Provisions Affecting Remedies Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 5: Negotiable Instruments Chapter 26: Form and Content 26-1 Negotiability 26-2 Types of Negotiable Instruments 26-3 Formal Requirements of Negotiable Instruments Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 27: Transfer and Holder in Due Course 27-1 Negotiation 27-2 Indorsements 27-3 Requirements of a Holder in Due Course 27-4 Holder in Due Course Status 27-5 The Preferred Position of a Holder in Due Course 27-6 Limitations upon Holder in Due Course Rights Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 28: Liability of Parties 28-1 Signature 28-2 Liability of Primary Parties 28-3 Liability of Secondary Parties 28-4 Termination of Liability 28-5 Warranties on Transfer 28-6 Warranties on Presentment Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 29: Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfer 29-1 Collection of Items 29-2 Relationship between Payor Bank and Its Customer 29-3 Types of Electronic Funds Transfer 29-4 Consumer Funds Transfer 29-5 Wholesale Funds Transfer Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 6: Unincorporated Business Associations Chapter 30: Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships 30-1 Factors Affecting the Choice 30-2 Forms of Business Associations 30-3 Nature of Partnership 30-4 Formation of a Partnership 30-5 Relationships among Partners 30-6 Duties among Partners 30-7 Rights among Partners Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 31: Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships 31-1 Contracts of Partnership 31-2 Torts and Crimes of Partnership 31-3 Notice to a Partner 31-4 Liability of Incoming Partner 31-5 Dissociation 31-6 Dissolution 31-7 Dissociation without Dissolution 31-8 Dissolution 31-9 Winding Up 31-10 Continuation after Dissolution Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 32: Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies 32-1 Limited Partnerships 32-2 Limited Liability Companies 32-3 Other Types of Unincorporated Business Associations Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 7: Corporations Chapter 33: Nature, Formation, and Powers 33-1 Corporate Attributes 33-2 Classification of Corporations 33-3 Organizing the Corporation 33-4 Formalities of Incorporation 33-5 Defective Incorporation 33-6 Piercing the Corporate Veil 33-7 Sources of Corporate Powers 33-8 Ultra Vires Acts 33-9 Liability for Torts and Crimes Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 34: Financial Structure 34-1 Authority to Issue Debt Securities 34-2 Types of Debt Securities 34-3 Issuance of Shares 34-4 Classes of Shares 34-5 Types of Dividends and Other Distributions 34-6 Legal Restrictions on Dividends and Other Distributions 34-7 Declaration and Payment of Distributions 34-8 Liability for Improper Dividends and Distributions Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 35: Management Structure 35-1 Voting Rights of Shareholders 35-2 Enforcement Rights of Shareholders 35-3 Function of the Board of Directors 35-4 Election and Tenure of Directors 35-5 Exercise of Directors' Functions 35-6 Officers 35-7 Duties of Directors and Officers Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 36: Fundamental Changes 36-1 Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation 36-2 Combinations 36-3 Dissolution Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 8: Debtor and Creditor Relations Chapter 37: Secured Transactions and Suretyship 37-1 Essentials of Secured Transactions 37-2 Classification of Collateral 37-3 Attachment 37-4 Perfection 37-5 Priorities among Competing Interests 37-6 Default 37-7 Nature and Formation 37-8 Duties of Surety 37-9 Rights of Surety 37-10 Defenses of Surety and Principal Debtor Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 38: Bankruptcy 38-1 Case Administration - Chapter 3 38-2 Creditors, the Debtor, and the Estate - Chapter 5 38-3 Liquidation - Chapter 7 38-4 Reorganization - Chapter 11 38-5 Adjustment of Debts of Individuals - Chapter 13 38-6 Creditors' Rights 38-7 Debtor's Relief Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 9: Regulation of Business Chapter 39: Protection of Intellectual Property 39-1 Trade Secrets 39-2 Trade Symbols 39-3 Trade Names 39-4 Copyrights 39-5 Patents Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 40: Antitrust 40-1 Sherman Act 40-2 Clayton Act 40-3 Robinson-Patman Act 40-4 Federal Trade Commission Act Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 41: Consumer Protection 41-1 State and Federal Consumer Protection Agencies 41-2 Consumer Purchases 41-3 Consumer Credit Transactions 41-4 Creditors' Remedies Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 42: Employment Law 42-1 Labor Law 42-2 Employment Discrimination Law 42-3 Employee Protection Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 43: Securities Regulation 43-1 Definition of a Security 43-2 Registration of Securities 43-3 Exempt Securities 43-4 Exempt Transactions for Issuers 43-5 Exempt Transactions for Nonissuers 43-6 Liability 43-7 Disclosure 43-8 Liability Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 44: Accountants' Legal Liability 44-1 Common Law 44-2 Federal Securities Law Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 45: Environmental Law 45-1 Nuisance 42-2 Trespass to Land 42-3 Strict Liability for Abnormally Dangerous Activities 45-4 Problems Common to Private Causes of Action 45-5 The National Environmental Policy Act 45-6 The Clean Air Act 45-7 The Clean Water Act 45-8 Hazardous Substances 45-9 International Protection of the Ozone Layer Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 46: International Business Law 46-1 The International Environment 46-2 Jurisdiction over Actions of Foreign Governments 46-3 Transacting Business Abroad 46-4 Forms of Multinational Enterprises Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Part 10: Property Chapter 47: Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title 47-1 Kinds of Property 47-2 Transfer of Title to Personal Property 47-3 Fire and Property Insurance 47-4 Nature of Insurance Contracts 47-5 Bailments 47-6 Documents of Title Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 48: Interests in Real Property 48-1 Freehold Estates 48-2 Leasehold Estates 48-3 Concurrent Ownership 48-4 Nonpossessory Interests Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 49: Transfer and Control of Real Property 49-1 Contract of Sale 19-2 Deeds 49-3 Secured Transactions 49-4 Adverse Possession 19-5 Zoning 49-6 Eminent Domain 49-7 Private Restrictions upon Land Use Chapter Summary Cases Questions Case Problems Taking Sides Chapter 50: Trusts and Decedents' Estates 50-1 Types of Trusts 50-2 Creation of Express Trusts 50-3 Termination of a Trust 50-4 Wills 50-5 Intestate Succession 50-6 Administration of Estates Chapter 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