Commercial Law: Sale of Goods and Agency
| Module title | Commercial Law: Sale of Goods and Agency |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW3219 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr I-Ju Chen (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 150 |
|---|
Module description
On the module, you will look at the body of law that pertains tosales of goods and agency. These areas of law have wide-ranging scope and affect businesses and individuals who enter commercial transactions. The practical implications of these rules, such as how these are applied in scenarios, will be explored. You might be interested in this module if you enjoyed the study of Contract Law, or if you have aspirations to work in a commercial law setting or as an in-house lawyer within a large organisation which conducts business with suppliers and customers.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The overarching aim of the module is to develop your understanding of key aspects of commercial law, particularly in relation to the sale of goods and agency. The module aims to give you an understanding of different aspects of sales of goods and agency law which will encourage you to think practically in this field, apply the legal rules and principles you have learned to specific commercial situations. It will also enable you to identify and evaluate issues within commercial law. Critical consideration will also be given to the aims of commercial law in the light of the changing manner that commerce is conducted, both domestically and internationally, and its efficacy in achieving its aims.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the sales of goods and agency areas of commercial law with a focus on England and Wales.
- 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of relevant debates and issues related to sale of goods and agency.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Apply case law and statutes accurately, and in relation to specific situations or scenarios.
- 4. Evaluate critically legal data from more than one source or jurisdiction.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Work independently and synthesise relevant information.
- 6. Demonstrate sound research and writing skills.
Syllabus plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the following order, although precise content and order may vary:
- The law of agency
- Relationships between principal, agent and third parties
- Termination of agency
- Domestic sale of goods law
- International sale of goods law
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5 | 125.5 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 20 | 10 x 2 Hour Lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 4.5 | 3 x 1.5 Hour Seminars |
| Guided independent study | 76 | Reading and Seminar Preparation |
| Guided independent study | 49.5 | Assessment Preparation and Completion |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam plan | 750 words | 1-6 | Individual Written Feedback; oral feedback upon request. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (take home, open book) | 100 | 2 Hours intended duration | 1-6 | Individual written Feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (take home, open book, 2 hours) | Exam (take home, open book, 2 hours) | 1-6 | Referral / Deferral period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Christian Twigg-Flesner and Rick Canavan, Atiyah and Adams’ Sale of Goods (14th edn, Pearson 2020)
- Roderick Munday,?Agency: Law and Principles?(OUP2022).
- David Fox et al, Sealy and Hooley’s?Commercial Law: Text, Cases, and Materials (6th edn, OUP 2020)
- Ewan McKendrick, Goode and McKendrick on Commercial Law (6th edn, Penguin 2021)
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- Law Commission documents
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | Law of Contract |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 13/02/2025 |
| Last revision date | 10/06/2025 |
