Commercial Law

A complete university textbook on the legal side of business, from courts and contracts to sales, agency, corporations and securities regulation. Each chapter mixes clear explanations with real cases, making it a strong first reference for business and commercial law.

Various authors

A classic textbook built on the work of Harvard professor Samuel Williston, written to teach bankers and business people the law they use every day. It covers contracts, sales, agency, partnerships, corporations, negotiable instruments and bankruptcy.

Samuel Williston, Richard D. Currier and Richard W. Hill

A concise OpenStax textbook that explains how law shapes business decisions, covering contracts, torts, business organizations and the sale of goods. Includes learning objectives, summaries and review questions for each chapter.

Rice University and OpenStax

An open textbook written with community college students that covers contracts, torts, agency, business entities and the sale of goods in plain language. Short chapters and practical examples make it easy to follow for a first course.

Melissa Randall and Community College of Denver Students

A readable introduction to the main branches of commercial law, from the English legal system and contracts to sale of goods, agency, partnership, insurance and bills of exchange. Written for students and business readers new to the subject.

Frank Tillyard