Understanding commercial law / Leigh Miller, Matthew Barber ; original authors: Martin Lawrence, Philippa Gerbic.

Previous edition published 2014 as by Leigh Miller ; original authors: Martin Lawrence, Philippa Gerbic.

Includes index.

Introduction to law -- The New Zealand government and constitution -- Sources of New Zealand law -- The law of contract -- the law of agency -- The law of business organisations -- Consumer law and competition law -- The sale of goods -- The law of property -- the law of torts -- The law of privacy -- Outline of the law of employment -- Case appendix -- Glossary -- Index.

"This textbook provides students with a robust general understanding of the law, including how New Zealand laws are made and amended, and the legal significance and effects of the Treaty of Waitangi. The fundamentals of the law relating to contracts, consumers, torts, property and privacy are also discussed. Examples are used throughout to illustrate and clarify the discussion. This edition features expanded coverage of changes to the law in relation to contract and land, a revised layout that provides a natural progression through the topics and an updated case appendix containing the basic facts, issues and reasons behind the decisions in key and current cases. The LexisNexis Understanding series is renowned for its straightforward layout and logical flow between topics, enabling students to navigate the text with ease. It also includes practical tools and reference materials ideal for revision and exam preparation, such as: clear language; business and real-life examples; diagrams and flow charts; key learnings at the beginning of each chapter; part and chapter summaries; and a comprehensive glossary of key terms"--Publisher information.