Description
Book SynopsisThis is the second of two volumes for students preparing for the Professional Diploma in Law examination, covering the four subjects included in the syllabus for Year Two: contract and consumer law, employment law, family law, wills, probate and succession. In addition to satisfying the requirements for the Institute's syllabus, this book will help the student understand how the law works in practice. Frequent references are made to significant cases, which arefully explained. The book also contains examples of statutes and law reports to enable the student to gain familiarity with the primary sources of law.
Table of Contents1. Contract and Consumer Law ; Nature of Contract ; Formation of a Contract ; Contents of a Contract ; Exclusion Clauses ; Vitiating Elements ; Discharge of the Contract ; Remedies for Breach of Contract ; CONSUMER LAW ; Introduction ; Sale of Goods Act 1979 ; Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 ; Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1982 ; Consumer Credit Act 1974 ; Consumer Protection Act 1987 ; 2. Employment Law ; Introduction ; Employment Law ; Health and Safety at Work ; Questions ; 3. Family Law ; Introduction ; Requirements for a Valid Marriage ; Invalidity and Failure of Marriage ; Financial Provision After a Final Decree ; Financial Provision in the Family Proceedings Court ; Children ; 4. Wills, Probate and Succession ; Introduction ; Introductory Principles ; Main Clauses in a Will ; Gifts Contained in Wills ; Revocation of Wills ; Intestacy ; Personal Representatives ; Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 ; Inheritance Tax ; Questions
