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CLL307Law3 Unitsintermediate

Commercial Law

This course provides a comprehensive overview of commercial law, covering essential legal principles and their application in various commercial contexts. It explores sources of Nigerian law, the Nigerian court system, and the general law of contract. Key topics include agency, sale of goods, hire purchase, freight contracts, taxation, and unfair competition. The course also delves into arbitration, passing off, trade libel, and company law, equipping students with a solid foundation in commercial law for practical application.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Commercial LawContract LawNigerian LawArbitrationCompany Law

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Sources of Nigerian Law

2

Nigerian Court System

3

General Law of Contract

4

Commercial Relations

5

Arbitration

6

Company Law

7

Passing Off

8

Trade Libel

9

Taxation

10

Unfair Competition

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Legal Practitioner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Corporate Counsel

Apply your skills in this growing field

Compliance Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Contract Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Arbitrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingFinanceManufacturingRetailConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: SOURCES OF NIGERIAN LAW

4h

Unit 1: Sources of Nigerian Law

2 study hours
  • •Define the term 'source of law'.
  • •Identify various sources of law in Nigeria.
  • •Distinguish between statutory and judicial sources of law.
  • •Discuss legislation and statutes as primary sources of law.

Unit 2: Secondary Sources of Law

2 study hours
  • •Identify secondary sources of law.
  • •Know the various materials classified as secondary sources.
  • •Conduct research on secondary sources of law.
  • •Discuss secondary materials as sources of law.
Week
2

MODULE 1: SOURCES OF NIGERIAN LAW

3h

Unit 3: Use of Source Materials

3 study hours
  • •Use the law library effectively.
  • •Understand the library catalogue.
  • •Navigate the organization of the library.
  • •Utilize reference services for legal research.
  • •Discuss the shelving of legal textbooks in the law library.
Week
3

MODULE 2: THE NIGERIAN COURTS.

3h

Unit 1: Historical Development of the Court System in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Understand the nature of law before colonialism.
  • •Identify the judicial system in existence before colonization.
  • •Analyze the influence of colonization on the Customary Judicial System.
  • •Describe the court system in Nigeria today.
Week
4

MODULE 2: THE NIGERIAN COURTS.

3h

Unit 2: Inferior Courts in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Mention all inferior courts in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss and explain customary courts.
  • •Discuss the jurisdiction and powers of the magistrate courts.
  • •Understand the civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Customary Court.
Week
5

MODULE 2: THE NIGERIAN COURTS.

3h

Unit 3: Inferior Courts in Nigeria 2

3 study hours
  • •Understand the importance, jurisdiction, and powers of the Juvenile court.
  • •Know the specific role and duties of coroner's court.
  • •Understand the importance and duties of Justice of the Peace.
  • •Mention duties of the Justice of the peace.
Week
6

MODULE 2: THE NIGERIAN COURTS.

3h

Unit 4: The Appellate Courts in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explain the jurisdiction, role, importance of the Supreme Court.
  • •Describe the jurisdiction, appellate powers and structure of the court of Appeal.
  • •Understand the different types of High Court and their powers.
  • •Explain the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Week
7

MODULE 2: THE NIGERIAN COURTS.

3h

Unit 5: The State Courts in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Understand the role, duties, jurisdiction, and importance of the High Court.
  • •Explain the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
  • •Differentiate between the two High Courts.
  • •Mention matters within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
Week
8

MODULE 3: GENERAL LAW OF CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

3h

Unit 1: Formation of a Contract

3 study hours
  • •Define offer, acceptance, consideration, intention, and capacity.
  • •Understand the rudiments of a valid contract.
  • •Differentiate between an offer and an invitation to treat.
  • •Enumerate ways by which an offer could be terminated.
Week
9

MODULE 3: GENERAL LAW OF CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

3h

Unit 2: What is an Agency

3 study hours
  • •Define agency as an essential part of commercial law.
  • •Focus on the general operation of the agency relationship.
  • •Understand the duties and obligations of parties involved.
  • •Identify remedies available where there is a breach of obligation.
Week
10

MODULE 3: GENERAL LAW OF CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

3h

Unit 3: Sale of Goods

3 study hours
  • •Understand the basic principles and laws governing a sale of goods contract.
  • •Know what sale of goods contracts are and the differences between sale and other transactions.
  • •Mention matters within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.
Week
11

MODULE 3: GENERAL LAW OF CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

6h

Unit 4: The Hire Purchase Agreement

3 study hours
  • •Understand the content, formation and usage of Hire Purchase contracts.
  • •Examine the capacity of the contracting party.
  • •Understand the obligations of all parties to the contract.
  • •Briefly explain the historical development of the concept of Hire Purchase.

Unit 5: Contract of Freight

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the whole content and essence of the Bill of lading.
  • •Understand the difference between a bill of lading and all other relative transactions.
  • •What are the functions of a bill of lading?
Week
12

MODULE 4

6h

Unit 1: Introduction to Taxation

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of tax and taxation.
  • •State the criteria used to identify a particular payment as tax.
  • •Differentiate between tax and other types of payments.
  • •Understand the importance of levying and paying tax in Nigeria.

Unit 2: Unfair Competition

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept Unfair competition.
  • •Have a good grasp of the components of unfair competition.
  • •Understand the effects of unfair competition on a business operation.
  • •What do you understand by Unfair Competition?
Week
13

MODULE 5: ARBITRATION

6h

Unit 1: General Introduction

3 study hours
  • •Define arbitration.
  • •Define commercial arbitration.
  • •Identify the advantages of arbitration.
  • •Name various arbitral institutions.
  • •What do you understand by Commercial arbitration?

Unit 2: Types of Arbitration

3 study hours
  • •Identify types of arbitration.
  • •Discuss international and domestic arbitration.
  • •Distinguish between domestic and international arbitration.
  • •What do you understand by the word 'international' in relation to arbitration?

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key legal principles and case laws.

2

Practice applying legal concepts to hypothetical scenarios to enhance problem-solving skills.

3

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between various types of commercial transactions, such as sale vs. hire purchase.

5

Develop a strong understanding of the Nigerian court system and its hierarchy.

6

Create flashcards for key legal terms and definitions to aid memorization.

7

Allocate sufficient time for reviewing past exam papers and identifying common question patterns.

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