Courses

  • COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 1070)

    3 credits

    This course deals principally with sales and negotiable instruments as governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Also studied are other methods of making payment, including credit cards, debit cards and letters of credit. Grades are based upon a final examination. N.B. Students who take this course are not permitted to take Sales.

  • CREDITORS' RIGHTS (BANKRUPTCY LAW - 1000)

    3 credits

    This course deals with proceedings to enforce judgments, problems with respect of fraudulent conveyances, alternatives to bankruptcy, and a complete analysis of the Bankruptcy Code. Grades are based upon a final examination.

  • SALES (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 3050)

    2 credits

    This course surveys the law of sales under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") and gives more limited attention to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the international Sale of Codes, UCC Article 2A (leases of personal property) and other pertinent law. Grades are based on a final examination. N.B. Students who take this course are not permitted to take Commercial Transactions.

  • SECURED TRANSACTIONS (BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 2050)

    3 credits

    In a secured transaction, a borrower gives the lender rights in the borrower's personal property in the event that the loan is not repaid. This course provides broad coverage of the primary pertinent statute, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, but also gives attention to key related provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Grades are based upon a final examination.

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