Course Description
Students will survey legal principles applying to agribusiness firms, legal basics, and how to access legal materials. Students will learn how to discern rights and obligations regarding contracts, business instruments, torts, property, and nuisance. The materials should enable students to recognize and avoid legal problems and effectively use legal counsel.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will write a detailed report that
demonstrates their creative independence with a level of
complexity and specialization beyond the expectations for the
undergraduate students. This report will systematically analyze
and explore an advanced topic related to the course content
(minimum of 10 pages and 5 scholarly references). The format
and references should be in the format used by the Journal of
Agribusiness. Each student will also prepare and present a
comprehensive presentation to the class that demonstrates their
advanced knowledge of a selected topic (45 minutes). The final
exam will require graduate students to answer additional essay
questions and demonstrate an advanced understanding of the
course content by analyzing and synthesizing information.
Athena Title
AGBUS LAW
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in AAEC(ECOL)(FANR)(EHSC) 4770H or LEGL 4400/6400 or AAEC 4050E/6050E
Prerequisite
Third year standing and (POLS 1101 or HIST 2111 or HIST 2112)
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will survey legal principles applying to agribusiness firms and natural resources, introduce students to legal basics and how to access legal materials. Through an understanding of common law, case law, statutes and regulations, students will learn how to discern rights and obligations regarding contracts, torts, property, and natural resources. The materials should enable students to recognize and avoid legal problems and effectively use legal counsel.
Topical Outline
Foundations and Analyzing Law Ethics, Jurisdiction and Courts Dispute Resolution Torts Nuisance; Negotiable Instruments Zoning Contracts Contracts: Consideration/Capacity Contracts: Discharge; Releases Sales Performance and Breach Warranties and E-Contracts Secured Transactions Real Property Personal Property Corporations Agency and Employment Employment Discrimination Insurance and International