The most complete and credible business law text available, the Fifteenth
Edition of SMITH AND ROBERSON’S BUSINESS LAW, International Edition by Richard A. Mann
and Barry S. Roberts continues a long tradition of accuracy, thoroughness, and consistent
coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends.
This updated classic delivers a comprehensive, detailed presentation of
business law topics that reflect AACSB guidelines. Chapter cases – located at the end of
the book – offer an excellent mix of landmark and current decisions which are edited to
preserve much of the language of the court. The placement of these gives you complete
flexibility, allowing you to skip selected cases easily or opt for a true black-letter-law
case analysis approach. Proven, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this trusted
text will challenge and engage your students—and ensure they leave your class with a
solid understanding of modern business law.
Table of Contents
PART I: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS.
1. Introduction to Law.
2. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility.
3. Civil Dispute Resolution.
4. Constitutional Law.
5. Administrative Law.
6. Criminal Law.
7. Intentional Torts.
8. Negligence and Strict Liability.
PART II: CONTRACTS.
9. Introduction to Contracts.
10. Mutual Assent.
11. Conduct Invalidating Assent.
12. Consideration.
13. Illegal Bargains.
14. Contractual Capacity.
15. Contracts in Writing.
16. Third Parties to Contracts.
17. Contract Performance, Breach, and Discharge.
18. Remedies for Contracts.
PART III: AGENCY.
19. Principals and Agents.
20. Third Party Relationships.
PART IV: SALES.
21. Introduction to Sales and Leases.
22. Performance.
23. Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss.
24. Products Liability.
25. Sales Remedies.
PART V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
26. Form and Content of Negotiable Instruments.
27. Transfer of Negotiable Instruments.
28. Holder in Due Course.
29. Liability of Parties.
30. Bank Transactions and Other Funds Transfers.
PART VI: UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS.
31. General Partnerships: Formation and Internal Relations.
32. General Partnerships: Operation and Dissolution.
33. Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies.
PART VII: CORPORATIONS.
34. The Nature, Formation, and Powers of Corporations.
35. The Financial Structure of Corporations.
36. The Management Structure of Corporations.
37. Fundamental Changes.
PART VIII: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR RELATIONS.
38. Secured Transactions and Suretyship.
39. Bankruptcy.
PART IX: REGULATION OF BUSINESS.
40. Intellectual Property Protection.
41. Antitrust Regulation.
42. Protection of Consumers.
43. Employment Law.
44. Securities Regulation.
45. Accountants’ Legal Liability.
46. Environmental Law.
47. International Business Law.
PART X: PROPERTY.
48. Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title.
49. Real Property: Interests.
50. Real Property: Transfer and Control.
51. Trusts and Decedents’ Estates.
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