JMC COLLEGE OF LAW

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Negotiable Instruments Law Prófessor: Atty. Raia Angelie A. Tumanda
No. of Units:
Semester/SY:
2nd Semester/S.Y. 2019-2020
Pre-requisites
None
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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
This three-unit course is a comprehensive study of the laws, jurisprudence, and
legal
principles governing negotiable instruments as well as other commercial documents
contained in
the The Negotiable Instruments Law (Act No. 2031) and other allied laws such as the
New Central
Bank Act (R.A. No. 7653), Code of Commerce, the New Civil Code, the Warehouse
Receipts Law
(Act No. 2137), General Bonded Warehouse Act (Act No. 3893), and the Trust Receipts
Law (P.D
No. 115). Updates on recent and relevant laws are also discussed as well as latest
cases decided
by the Supreme Court on the matter.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students will have learned the different provisions
relating to
negotiable instruments. They are also expected to correctly interpret legal
provisions relating to
the same and
them in answering Bar examination questions and legal problems.
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TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The course will employ recitation as the primary method of instruction to develop
the students
power of analysis, reasoning, and facility of expression. There will also be
reporting in class
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Grade Breakdown
Course Requirements
Attendance, reporting, quizzes and
writing exercises
Recitation
Exam
15%
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COURSE POLICIES
The following policies will be observed during class:
- No coaching.
- No using gadgets (including laptops, tablets, and mobile phones), or using the
internet.
- Cellphones should be on silent mode.
- Observe dress code.
- Stand when reciting and asking questions.
-Observe order in class.
- A student who violates any of the above rules gets 60% in recitation for the day.