The field of Mercantile Law encompasses that section of the law that deals with aspects relating to the world of trade and commerce.
Dealing with cheques, travellers’ cheques, etc.
Where students learn about partnerships, close corporations, companies, and trusts, and how these entities function in the legal world.
Which has become an absolute necessity for any entrepreneur or manager – this field grows more important each day and encompasses all the rules applicable to the relationship between employers and employees.
Which deals with what is owed to the Revenue Service and when and why to pay it.
Where students find out more about items and interests that can be insured, as well as how the law functions to treat the insurer and the insured fairly.
Which introduces students to the field of international trade transactions and the international protection of investments.
Where students will learn about dissolving business ventures due to insolvency and also how to sequestrate the estates of persons.
Where students are introduced to the law applicable to day-to-day commercial transactions.
The department strives for excellence in teaching and research through the integration of theory and practice, the advancement of impactful scholarship, and a commitment to serving society through knowledge, innovation, and community engagement.
The department strives towards an active learner-centred teaching environment, founded on leading research as positive contribution, and service to the community.
T: +27 51 401 2451 F: + 27 51 401 3043 E: law@ufs.ac.za Equitas Building UFS Bloemfontein Campus
We use cookies to make interactions with our websites and services easy and meaningful, to better understand how they are used and to tailor advertising. You can read more and make your cookie choices here. By continuing to use this site you are giving us your consent to do this.