Preface
Law Report Abbreviations
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation
Chapter 1 Introduction to Law
The Essence of Law
Law and Ethics
Law and Business
Law of Singapore
Sources of Law in Singapore
Criminal and Civil Law
Methods of Resolving Civil Disputes
Methods of Enforcing Civil Judgements
Obtaining Legal Advice
Chapter 2 Contract Law: Essentials of a Contract
Offer
Acceptance
Consideration
Intention to Create Legal Relations
Writing
Variation of Contract
Parties to the Contract
Chapter 3 Contract Law: Terms of a Contract
Express terms
Implied terms
Effect of Breach of Express or Implied Terms
Exclusion or Limitation Clauses
Chapter 4 Contract Law: Factors Vitiating a Contract
Incapacity
Illegality
Contract Against Public Policy
Misrepresentation
Duress
Undue Influence
Mistake
Unconscionability
Chapter 5 Contract Law: Terminating of a Contract
Performance
Agreement
Repudiatory or Fundamental Breach
Frustration
Chapter 6 Contract Law: Remedies for Breach of a Contract
Damages
Specific Performance
Injunctions
Restitution
Limitation or Actions
Chapter 7 Law of Sale of Goods
Scope of the Sale of Goods Act
Implied Terms
Excluding Liability Imposed by the Sale of Goods Act
Liability of the Manufacturer and Others
Passing of Property
Risk
Delivery
Sale by Persons Who is not the Owner
Seller's and Buyer's Remedies
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act
International Sales
Chapter 8 Employment Law
Meaning of the Term 'Employee'
Duties of the Employee
Duties of the Employer
Termination of Contract of Employment
Trade Unions and Industrial Relations
Chapter 9 Law of Agency
The Essence of Agency
Agent-Principal Relationship
Principal-Third Party Relationship
Agent-Third Party Relationship
Chapter 10 Law Relating to Business Organisations
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Companies
Limited Liability Partnership
Joint Ventures
Chapter 11 Company Law: Members, Directors and Others
Members
Company Secretary and Auditor
Directors
Chapter 12 Company Law: Liquidation and Other Processes
Winding up
Receivership
Judicial Management
Chapter 13 Law of Torts
Tort of Negligence
Tort of Passing Off
Tort of Vicarious Liability
Tort of Conspiracy
Tort of Confidence
Chapter 14 Intellectual Property Law
Trade Marks
Patents
Registered Designs
Copyright
Chapter 15 Credit and Security Law
Loan and Overdrafts
Mortgages or Charges over Land
Mortgages or Charges over Chattels
Campany Charges
Security in Respect of Choses in Action
Pledges
Liens
Guarantees
Hire Purchase
Appendix A Sample Agreement
Appendix B Researching Singapore Law
Index
