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78221 Commercial Equity

8cp
Requisite(s): ( 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration)))
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Anti-requisite(s): 78220 Commercial Equity

Description

This subject considers the interplay between legal issues that commonly arise during complex commercial disputes. The subject examines the role that equitable doctrines, particularly fiduciary obligations, play in common commercial situations. The reach of equitable doctrines and their relationship with contractual, tortious and statutory duties are considered within a series of commercial scenarios involving company executives, professional agents and advisers, commercial trusts, joint ventures and partnerships. The subject discusses the role of commercial law in a practical and realistic commercial context.


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