LAW101 Commercial Law Semester 1 2022

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Instructions:

1. Answer only three (3) of the following five (5) questions
2. Ensure that each answer is at least 5OO words in length
3. Refer to relevant court cases and legislation
4. Use APA style for all referencing and bibliographies

Research Questions

1. Explain the difference between real property and personal property. In your answer refer to at least five (5) real-life examples.

2. Describe the main courts in the Commonwealth and New South Wales court hierarchies and explain their relationship to the doctrine of precedent.

3. Explain what is meant by a fixture and why the definition is important. Describe the tests used to determine whether an item is, or is not, a fixture. In your answer, ensure that you refer to at least three (3) relevant cases.

4. In the tort of negligence, the reasonable person plays an important part in determining foreseeability and whether there has been a breach of the standard of care. Explain what is meant by the term reasonable person?

5. In order to succeed in an action in negligence, certain elements must be established by a plaintiff. Explain these elements. In your answer, ensure that you refer to at least three (3) relevant cases.