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| 415011 INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM An introduction to the making of law, civil and criminal proceedings, legal personality, property, contract, tort and trusts. Emphasis will be placed upon those aspects more relevant to the law office. Texts: Gerbic & Lawrence, Understanding Commercial Law. (latest edition) or Hubbard, Thomas & Varnham, Principles of Law for New Zealand Business (latest edition) | 415022 INTRODUCTION TO LAW OFFICE PRACTICE An introduction to the work of the legal profession including the profession's regulatory regime, searching and registration and law office systems with particular emphasis on the law office accounting records. The paper is intended to complement Introduction to the Legal System. |
| 416033 PROPERTY LAW AND PRACTICE Recommended Pre-requisites: 415011, 415022 An introduction to the law and practice associated with the land transfer system, conveyancing and property law generally, with particular emphasis on common agreements for sale and purchase and documents associated with land registration procedures and mortgages. Texts: Drake, N., & Lay, J. (2008). Conveyancing Law Handbook. Auckland: CCH Ltd. Legislation: Land Transfer Regulations 2002; The Land Transfer Act 1952; Property Law Act 2007; Residential Tenancies Act 1986; Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003; Unit Titles Act 1972 These may be purchased in a pack from Bennetts Campus Bookshop. | 416044 BUSINESS LAW AND PRACTICE Recommended Pre-requisites: 415011, 415022 An introduction to contract, insurance, personal property securities, commercial leases, the sale and purchase of a business and company law, with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of these topics. Texts: Churchill, G. (2002). Introductory Topics in Business Law and Practice in New Zealand. New Plymouth: Dunmore Press. Legislation: For required statutes contact Programme Leader. |
| 416055 ESTATES LAW AND PRACTICE Recommended Pre-requisites: 415011, 415022 An introduction to trustee and succession law, probate and letters of administration, (including preparation of estate and trustee accounts) with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of these topics. Texts: Forsyth's Guide to Trust and Estate Practice 2009 (6th ed) . Legislation: Whitireia Community Polytechnic's compilation of statutes. Order forms from lecturer. | 416066 LITIGATION LAW AND PRACTICE Recommended Pre-requisites: 415011, 415022 An introduction to the court system (including selected essentials of court procedure, evidence and criminal law) debt collecting and civil court practices, legal aid applications, with particular emphasis on the practical aspects of these topics. |
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