Contract Law for Business Professionals

Summary

Contract Law for Business Professionals is from, The Executive Juris Doctor Desk Reference and was developed to meet the needs of those who seek to acquire a rudimentary understanding of the legal system, without necessarily being prepared to argue matters in a courtroom. This publication provides a quick rudimentary overview of the major doctrines of General Business Law. The major disciplines that make up the substantive law have been arranged in an order consistent with the traditional study of law. Getting a good grasp of the fundamental courses is vital to understanding the general principles of law and how the system of law interacts with business and society.

Contract law is a conglomeration of international principles recognized, not just in the United States, but worldwide. Many of the cases cited are from other countries around the globe. Modern American jurisprudence is a culmination of legal systems found worldwide. Memorizing is not as helpful as understanding the basic principles of law. Taking notes and using those notes to develop an outline is standard practice for law students and helps to retain the information. One of the most important aspects of the study of law is to view both sides of a legal issue and be able to argue with either side.