Business Law - Syllabus
Embark on a profound academic exploration as you delve into the Business Law course (Business Law) within the distinguished Tribhuvan university's BBS department. Aligned with the 2013 Syllabus, this course (MGT 204) seamlessly merges theoretical frameworks with practical sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Rigorous assessment based on a 100 marks system, coupled with a challenging passing threshold of , propels students to strive for excellence, fostering a deeper grasp of the course content.
This 3 credit-hour journey unfolds as a holistic learning experience, bridging theory and application. Beyond theoretical comprehension, students actively engage in practical sessions, acquiring valuable skills for real-world scenarios. Immerse yourself in this well-structured course, where each element, from the course description to interactive sessions, is meticulously crafted to shape a well-rounded and insightful academic experience.
Course Objectives
This course aims to enhance students understanding of the basic business laws required for effective management of business operations.
Course Description
This course contain; Introduction to law and business law, General law of contract, Contract of agency, Bailment, Contract of sale of goods, Contract
of carriage, Law of company and insolvency, Arbitration, Indemnity and guarantee.
Units
- Nature and characteristic of law
- Types and sources of law
- Meaning and characteristic and source of Nepalese business law
General Law of Contract
- Meaning, Nature and definition of contract, Essential elements of valid contract.
- Meaning and Rules regarding offer, Revocation/ lapse of offer, Meaning and rules regarding acceptance, communication of offer and acceptance.
- Meaning of contractual capacity, Legal effects of agreements made with an incompetent party (the minor and the person of unsound mind).
- Meaning and Rules regarding consideration, Exceptions to the general rule ‘No consideration no contract.
- Concept and importance of free consent, Meaning, and legal effects of contract caused by: Coercion, Undue influence, Misrepresentation, Fraud, Mistake.
- Concept and importance of legality of objective and consideration, Conditions of unlawful agreement and void agreement.
- Meaning and definition of contingent contract, Rule regarding contingent contract
- Meaning and definition of quasi contract, Cases of quasi contract.
- Meaning and nature of performance of contract, Responsible person for demanding contract and performance of contract, Importance of performance of contract, Rules regarding performance of contract
- Meaning of termination of contract, Modes of termination of contract.
- Meaning and types of breach of contract, Remedies for breach of contract. Major provision of Nepal contract.
- Conceptual capacity, rules regarding minor’s agreement, person of unsound mind and disqualified persons
Bailment
Meaning of bailment, Rights and duties of Bailor and Bailee, Finder of
lost goods (rights and duties of finder of lost goods), Meaning of pledge
of pawn, Distinction between bailment and pledge, Right and duties of
pawner and pawnee, pledge by non-owner.
Contract of Agency
Meaning and general rules of agency, Modes of creating agency, Types of agent Rights and duties of agent, Right and duties of principal, Delegation of authority, Sub-agent and substituted agent, Responsibility of agent, Personal responsibility of agent, Termination of agency, Procedure of registration and effect of non-registration of agency in Nepal.
Contract of Sale of Goods
Meaning and features of contract of sales of goods, Difference between sales and agreement to sell, implied condition and warranty, and caveat emptor, Transfer of ownership, transfer of title by non- owner, Rights and duties of unpaid seller
Contract of Carriage
Meaning and nature of contract of carriage, Characteristics of common carrier, Difference between common and private carrier, Rights, duties and liabilities of common carrier, Carriage by land, Carriage by Sea (contract of Affreightment: charter party and bill of lading), and carriage by air, Inco terms 2010: A brief introduction
Law of Negotiable Instruments
Meaning and feature of negotiable instruments, Promissory note, bills of exchange and cheque, Holder and holder in due course, Discharge of negotiable instrument.
Law of Company and Insolvency
Company: Meaning, Nature and incorporation of company, Insolvency: Meaning and procedure of insolvency of company, legal importance and formalities of meetings minutes and resolutions of a company, Legal provision regarding Board’s report appointment of auditor, Removal of an auditor, Investigation, Re- organization and liquidation of a company, Power and role of the liquidator, Nepalese law of insolvency and feature of insolvency Act, 2003.
Arbitration
Meaning, features and significance of arbitration, process of appointment of arbitrators, power and function of arbitrators, disputes or cases to be settled by arbitration, who can refer disputes to arbitration, revocation of Arbitrator, authority, procedures of settlements of disputes, award, major provisions of Nepal Arbitration Act.
Indemnity and Guarantee
Meaning of contract of indemnity, Rights and duties of indemnifier and indemnity holder, Meaning of contract of guarantee, Types of guarantee, Difference between indemnity and guarantee, Rights, duties and liabilities of surety, Discharge of surety from liability