Smith and Roberson’s Business Law, 15th Edition

Continuing a long tradition of accuracy and up-to-date coverage, the Fifteenth Edition of SMITH AND ROBERSON’S BUSINESS LAW is the most complete and credible business law book available. This updated classic delivers a comprehensive, detailed presentation of business law issues ranging from traditional topics to the latest laws and emerging trends. The cases – located at the end of each chapter – offer an excellent mix of landmark and current decisions and are edited to preserve much of the language of the court, allowing you to see how the law applies to real business practice. Proven, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this trusted book will give you a solid understanding of modern business law and its impact on the way you–and your employers, competitors, and colleagues–practice business.

Table of Contents

PART 1 The Legal Environment of Business
Chapter 1 Introduction to Law
Chapter 2 Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business
Chapter 3 Civil Dispute Resolution
Chapter 4 Constitutional Law
Chapter 5 Administrative Law
Chapter 6 Criminal Law
Chapter 7 Intentional Torts
Chapter 8 Negligence and Strict Liability

PART 2 Contracts
Chapter 9 Introduction to Contracts
Chapter 10 Mutual Assent
Chapter 11 Conduct Invalidating Assent
Chapter 12 Consideration
Chapter 13 Illegal Bargains
Chapter 14 Contractual Capacity
Chapter 15 Contracts in Writing
Chapter 16 Third Parties to Contracts
Chapter 17 Performance, Breach, and Discharge
Chapter 18 Contract Remedies

PART 3 Agency
Chapter 19 Relationship of Principal and Agent
Chapter 20 Relationship with Third Parties

PART 4 Sales
Chapter 21 Introduction to Sales and Leases
Chapter 22 Performance
Chapter 23 Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss
Chapter 24 Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort
Chapter 25 Sales Remedies

PART 5 Negotiable Instruments
Chapter 26 Form and Content
Chapter 27 Transfer
Chapter 28 Holder in Due Course
Chapter 29 Liability of Parties
Chapter 30 Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers

PART 6 Unincorporated Business Associations
Chapter 31 Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships
Chapter 32 Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships
Chapter 33 Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

PART 7 Corporations
Chapter 34 Nature, Formation, and Powers
Chapter 35 Financial Structure
Chapter 36 Management Structure
Chapter 37 Fundamental Changes