Commercial Law

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Lee Roach (Senior Lecturer in Law, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth) Eric Baskind (Visiting Research Fellow, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Brookes University)

Commercial Law

Lee Roach (Senior Lecturer in Law, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth), Eric Baskind (Visiting Research Fellow, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Brookes University), Greg Osborne (Former Senior Lecturer in Law, Former Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth)

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Oxford University Press
10 June 2025

Commercial law

Commercial Law offers a fresh, modern, and stimulating exploration of this diverse and fascinating area of law. The text provides thorough coverage of all key aspects of the syllabus, including the law of agency, the sale of goods, international trade, and methods of payment, finance, and security.

This coverage is enhanced through a range of novel learning features, including examples, definitions, and diagrams, that encourage understanding and demonstrate how the principles behind the law are applied in practical transactions.

Key Features- Practical, fictional case studies throughout the book demonstrate the types of legal issues and problems that the law is intended to regulate, helping students to understand the context and practical application of the law- Regular key case and legislation boxes highlight the most important cases and help students understand which statutory provisions are of fundamental importance- Each chapter provides annotated further reading lists that enable students to more fully explore and discuss each chapter topic- Each chapter closes with a problem question and an exam-style essay question (with answer guidance available online), giving students the opportunity to test their knowledge and providing a starting point for classroom discussion- A wealth of online resources accompany the book, further supporting and enhancing learning, including: self-test questions, answer guidance to the questions in the book, and flashcards for key terminologyNew to this Edition- Updated coverage of the consequences of the UK's withdrawal from the EU- Coverage of the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024- Coverage of new case law, including Barton v Morris [2023] (reasonable price under a contract and unjust enrichment),

Fimbank v KCH Shipping [2023] (mis-delivery under the Hague Visby Rules), Philipp v Barclays Bank UK plc [2024] (authority of an agent), and Sharp Corporation Ltd v Vittera BV [2024] (damages for non-acceptance of the goods)Digital formats and resourcesThe fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions, further reading, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

By: Lee Roach (Senior Lecturer in Law Senior Lecturer in Law University of Portsmouth), Eric Baskind (Visiting Research Fellow, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Brookes University), Greg Osborne (Former Senior Lecturer in Law, Former Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
ISBN: 9780198929802
ISBN 10: 0198929803
Pages: 872
Publication Date: 10 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Part I: An Introduction to Commercial Law 1: An introduction to commercial law 2: Personal Property Part II: The Law of Agency 3: An introduction to the law of agency 4: The creation of the agency relationship 5: The authority of an agent 6: Relations between principal and agent 7: Relations between principal and third party 8: Relations between agent and third party 9: Termination of agency Part III: The Law Relating to the Domestic Sale of Goods 10: An introduction to the sale of goods 11: The transfer of property and risk 12: The transfer of title 13: Perishing of goods 14: Delivery and payment 15: Statutory implied terms and statutory rights 16: The remedies of the seller 17: The remedies of the buyer 18: Product liability Part IV: The Law Relating to the International Sale of Goods 19: An introduction to international sales and documentation 20: International trade terms 21: Contracts of carriage of goods by sea 22: Marine cargo insurance Part V: Methods of Payment Security and Finance 23: Legal aspects of money and payment 24: Documentary payments 25: Security interests in property 26: Forms of title-based financing

Eric Baskind, Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford Brookes University Greg Osborne, Former Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth Lee Roach, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Portsmouth

Reviews for Commercial Law

""The book continues to be a relevant and accessible addition to teaching and learning materials on commercial law, particularly at undergraduate level."" * Dr Kayode Akintola, Lecturer in Law, University of Sheffield and Akin Business Constructs * ""Students find the textbook reader friendly and easy to understand. As a tutor, I find the textbook and accompanying e-resources excellent to use and a great resource. I am very happy with the textbook and what it provides to both tutors and students."" * Dr Zaherah Saghir, Lecturer in Law, University of Hertfordshire * ""I have no hesitation in recommending it."" * Dr Adam Shaw-Mellors, Lecturer in Law, Aston University *