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1 UNIVERSITY OF REGINA G. BRETT LEDINGHAM McDougall Gauley LLP Phone: BUSINESS LAW TUESDAY, THURSDAY 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Education Auditorium Wings MIDTERM EXAM 20% - Thursday, October 22, :30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in Education FINAL EXAM 30% - Tuesday, December 15, :00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (location TBA) TEXTBOOK: THE LAW AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN CANADA SMYTH, SOBERMAN, EASSON & McGILL (14 TH EDITION). (Text will be used in Brett s half of the class for supplemental reading only. Student is only responsible for material covered in class. Text is required for Brandon s half of the class.) No assignments or papers. COURSE OUTLINE I. History of the Law in Saskatchewan II. Nature and Origins of the Law: the legal system sources of the law - case law - statutes - custom - legal texts

2 2 III. The Court Structure in Saskatchewan: The Federal Courts: - Supreme Court of Canada - Federal Court of Appeal - Federal Court of Canada - Tax Court of Canada The Provincial Courts: - Saskatchewan Court of Appeal - Saskatchewan Court of Queen s Bench - Family Law Division - Saskatchewan Provincial Court - Small Claims Court - Highway Traffic Court - Justices of the Peace IV. Civil Procedure (c) General Procedure Expedited Procedure Small Claims Court V. Judgment Enforcement (See Chapters 28 and 29 (pgs 657 to 704) in text for supplemental reading) The Enforcement of Money Judgments Act VI. Unintentional Torts: (See Chapter 4 (pgs. 74 to 100) in text for supplemental reading) The Action in Negligence - duty of care - breach of standard of care - damage suffered - damage caused by negligent conduct of Defendant Defences - contributory negligence - volenti non fit injuria (voluntary assumption of risk)

3 3 VII. Intentional Torts: (See Chapter 4 (pgs 74 to 100) in text for supplemental reading) (c) (d) Introduction Intentional Interference with the Person - Battery - Assault Damages Defences to Intentional Torts: - consent - self defence - defence of a third person - defence of property - legal authority VIII. Forms of Business Organizations (See Chapters 24 and 25 (pgs 552 to 598) in text for supplemental reading) Sole Proprietorship Partnership (c) Corporation IX. Other Torts: (c) Occupier s liability Professional liability Defamation and Slander **** If there is any student in this course who, because of a disability, may have a need for accommodations, please discuss this with me, as well as contacting the Coordinator of Special Needs Services at

4 BUS 307 Business Law Fall 2015 BRANDON W. HICKS McDougall Gauley LLP Phone: READING J.E. Smyth et. al, The Law and Business Administration in Canada, 14th ed. (Toronto: Pearson, 2015) EXAMINATIONS MIDTERM EXAM 20% - Thursday, October 22, :30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in Education FINAL EXAM 30% - Tuesday, December 15, :00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (location TBA) NO ASSIGNMENTS OR PAPERS. CLASSES Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM Education Auditorium Wings OFFICE HOURS I will be available for short questions after class (approx. 15 min.), and will be available during regular business hours for phone or in-person discussions as requested. NOTE: There is a 24 hour blackout period prior to any examination.

5 2 COURSE OUTLINE Topics Required Reading 1. Offer & acceptance Chapter 6 2. Consideration & Intention Chapter 7 3. Capacity to Contract Chapter 8 Legality of Object 4. Mistake & Misrepresentation Chapter 9 5. Requirement of Writing Chapter Privity of Contract Chapter 11 Assignment of Contractual Rights 7. Midterm No reading 8. Contracts of Employment Chapter Interests in Land Landlord & Tenant Chapter 21 Chapter Intellectual Property Chapter Electronic Commerce Chapter 31 Additional readings may be assigned in advance of classes.

6 Counselling Services Feeling Stressed? Always worried? Some stress is normal when you re going to university but 1 in 5 students will suffer from enough distress that they would benefit from counselling. What can I do? The U of R offers several counselling services free of charge for students at the U of R. These sessions are confidential and easy to access for students simply go to the second floor of Riddell, Room 251 to make an appointment. When should you go? Knowing when to schedule an appointment can be tough. Some common issues you might need help with include test anxiety, if you ve experienced a trauma like losing a family member or a close friend, or if you ve recently ended a relationship. If the feelings you re experiencing are more intense and severe counselling services can also provide urgent service within 3 days and referrals as needed. What options are available for me? Personal Counselling This is a great option if you d like one on one attention for things like anxiety and panic, relationship conflict, depression, grief and loss, academic issues, body image and substance abuse. Up to 5 sessions are free per semester. Try it talking about your problems can be more helpful than you might think! Group Counselling Simply put, you re not alone. Many students are experiencing the same things as you. The U of R offers a wide variety of group counselling opportunities that can help teach many skills for managing your mental health, including: Meditation and relaxation, Healthy relationships, Stress Management and Self-Care. But I can t afford counselling Seeking counselling doesn t have to be cost prohibitive. Many students can benefit from the 5 free sessions offered by the University as a benefit of being a student. If you need more sessions make sure you contact URSU and visit Many expenses that are related to mental health, including going to a psychologist, are partially covered by your Student Health and Dental Plan! What else can I do? Self-care - taking better care of yourself, can help you out. Eating better, working out, smoking and drinking less and balancing school with fun can all help with mental health! Have a problem but don t know how to fix it? URSU s Student Advocate can help you free of charge! Academic Appeals Disciplinary Appeals Student Loan Appeals Emergency Bursaries Notary Public Rentalsman Appeals advocate@ursu.ca to schedule an appointment today!

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