GLYND R Management & Business

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Programme : BA Business Management Academic Year : 2012/13 Module title : Business Context Module code: BUS 407

Year/Level : 1 Semester : 1 Assignment no. : 2 Word guide: max 1,500

Percentage Weighting of this assignment for the module: 50% Issue date : Lecturer : Notes for students :
1. Hard copy of assignment should be stapled in the top left corner and submitted to the School Office. 2. Electronic copy of assignment should be submitted through the Turnitin software. 3. Students should ensure that they comply with Glyndwr Universitys plagiarism policy.

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4. Students should make correct use of the Harvard referencing method. Learning Outcomes Tested in this Assignment :

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To study features of the English legal system and the legal rules affecting business To explain the role of justice administered in the role of resolving commercial disputes

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Would students please note that achievement of the learning outcomes for this assessment is demonstrated against the assessment criteria shown below (which are not necessarily weighted equally). All marks/grades remain indicative until they have been considered and confirmed by the Assessment Board

Assessment Criteria Outline and articulate the statutory and common law provisions in relation to the relevant law. Use a wide variety of case law to illustrate the legal issues. 1

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30

Critically analyse potential problems regarding the application of the law as it applies to the English legal system. Sustained arguments are used throughout. 2 50

Wide ranging references with the correct use of the Harvard system 3 5

Quality of the written work. Clear structure to the work and correct spelling was used throughout. 4 15

Answer the following case study Both parts of the case study carry equal marks.

Part 1 A friend of yours, Sam, has heard that you are studying business law at university and approaches you with the following problem: Sam owns a mobile fish and chip van which he regularly parks in a layby on the A55 duel carriageway selling fish and chips and soft drinks. One morning he receives a court summons stating that he has been charged with breach of a bylaw which states:It is an offence to operate any mobile premises on the A55 for the sale of burgers, hot dogs or other food. The sale of coffee, tea and other hot drinks is also prohibited. Sam tells you I only sell fish and chips and coke they cant touch me! Using the rules of statutory interpretation explain to Sam the risks he runs of being convicted of the offence. (25 marks)

Part 2 Sam has a further problem. He hires his van from a food retail company. As part of the contractual agreement the company is required to fix any mechanical problems the van may encounter. Recently the vans gear box failed, but when Sam asked the company to fix this problem they refused. Sam undertook the repair himself which cost him 500. Sam would like to recover this money from the company, but is uncomfortable about using the court system. Explain to Sam the alternatives that exist to a civil court action. What advantages and disadvantages do these alternatives have? (25 marks)