BULAW1502 FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW

ASSIGNMENT SEMESTER 2, 2023

Due: By 11:59pm Sunday, 17 September 2023 (week 8)

Submission method: As a word document (not in pdf) via the (Turnitin enabled)
assignment link in Moodle.

Weighting: 30% (total)

The purpose of the assignment is for you to undertake independent research into
business law, to reflect on and consider factual and legal issues, and to apply your
legal skills. We are looking for a demonstrated understanding of topics B & C which
requires you to use relevant legal principles to support your arguments. You must limit
your response to the topic content coverage mentioned above.
The total word length for this assignment is 1,500 words (a maximum only of 10%
over or under this limit is acceptable). Given the distribution of grades across the
questions, you may wish to apportion your words accordingly. Please include a word
count in your assignment document, and do not include references within your word
count.
The referencing method used in your assignment must be strictly in accordance with
the APA style. Assistance is available from the Fed Uni Library weblink:
https://federation.edu.au/library/student-resources/fedcite
In writing your response, please ensure that you answer the questions posed in this
document and address the criteria outlined in the Criterion-Referenced Marking
Considerations Rubric (below). There are two separate questions below. One of
these questions is a short essay discussion question and the other, a problem-based
question. Most marks are given for critical analysis; very few marks (if any) are given
for merely restating information (including the facts or question). Please do not repeat
the facts of the questions in verbatim at the start of your response to the questions.
You will be assessed on your ability to critique, to apply knowledge and present legal
arguments to justify your analysis (as explained in the rubric (below). In your answers
to the questions, only consider Australian case law principles and statute (where
relevant). You must complete BOTH questions in the one document.

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Question 1 (short essay discussion question):
Milly and Jasmine are considering a business together. They propose to share both
the profits and losses of the business equally. They would like to keep the costs low
whilst mitigating risk. Discuss the options available to Milly and Jasmine with reference
to course content on business structures. (10 marks)

Question 2 (problem question: consider using the IRAC method):

Glenda (aged 18) enters an agreement with her sister Jill (aged 16), for house
cleaning. The work is on a weekly basis and involves Jill cleaning the bathroom, toilet
and kitchen areas in return for Glenda paying Jill $70. The agreement is reached
verbally. They decide not to document the agreement as they ‘know each other’ and
are ‘siblings.’ Three months later, Jill refuses to do the housework and a massive
argument ensues. Glenda threatens Jill with legal action.

1. First, identify the expectations of the parties with due regard to the legalities of an
agreement. Secondly, identify the legal issues that arise from the facts (with
reference to the legalities of an agreement). Support your answer with reference
to case law) (15 marks)
2. Lastly, having identified the legal issues above, identify and explain whether this
agreement is legally binding? (5 marks)

(20 marks total)

END OF ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

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 BULAW1502 FUNDAMENTALS OF LAW ASSIGNMENT –
CRITERION REFERENCED MARKING CONSIDERATIONS RUBRIC

Marks Level of Insight and Ability to Critical Referencing Communication

awarded: Information: Understanding: Structure Analysis: and skills
and Bibliography: ‐ grammar,
Organise spelling
the Work: and
language:
80‐ 100% The work contains Shows a The work is Evidence of Perfect Excellent use
original, highly sophisticated exemplary highly skilled referencing of grammar,
relevant and level of insight in structure and incisive and a fully spelling and
exceptionally into the finer and critical analysis comprehensive language.
comprehensive details of the coherence. of sources. and very well-
information. assignment This presented
questions/ demonstrates bibliography, if
topics, and a highly applicable.
displays rigorous compelling use
and of source
independent material.
thought.
70‐79% The work Shows The work is There is Consistent and Good use of
contains excellent insight skilfully and evidence of accurate grammar,
comprehensive, into the material coherently strong critical referencing spelling and
technically and its structured analysis and and organised language.
correct and significance for with a high convincing and well‐
relevant the questions/ level of application of presented
information. topics. conceptual source reference list.
clarity. material.
60‐69% There is Shows good The There is Referencing is Satisfactory
substantial and understanding of structure of evidence of consistent, but use of
accurate the material and the work is competent may contain grammar,
information on its relevance for clear, and critical minor errors or spelling and
mainstream the the analysis of omissions. language.
material. questions/topics. information the source Reference list
is set out in material. is extensive,
an orderly but may be
manner. slightly
disorganised
or contain
minor
omissions.

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50‐59% There is a Shows a fair The work is There is an The work Reasonable use
reasonable understanding of structured attempt displays an of grammar,
amount of the material and but some of to analyse the understanding spelling and
accurate its relevance for the source of the language, but
information on the the information material, principles of may contain
main aspects questions/topics, may be set although referencing, some errors
under question. although the out in a limited in but the and lack of
understanding disorganised scope. referencing is fluency.
may be or unclear not
incomplete. manner. consistently
executed and
may contain
some errors.
Reference list
is not
complete and
contains some
errors.
0‐49% The work contains Shows very The work Source Hardly any Work is not
inadequate limited is lacking material and referencing very
information and understanding of in relevant legal and comprehensible
includes significant what the structure authorities are completely due to poor use
errors and material means. and is hardly inadequate of grammar,
misinterpretations. Authorities cited mostly, or analysed, or Reference list. spelling and
in support of totally, are not language.
wrong incoherent analysed, and
propositions, in its the work
and/or not cited structure. demonstrates
at all. a lack of
understanding.

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