This text aims to provide a clear and comprehensive exposition of the law relating to purchasing and supply. Written for students with a relatively basic knowledge of the law, it helps readers understand and appreciate the legal issues that they might encounter in everyday business.;Examining civil and criminal controls governing purchasing and supply law, the book is divided into seven parts. Each chapter introduces a topic area, explains the law relating to it and gives examples of how the law would apply in particular circumstances. The explanation of the topic involves the application of case law for which the relevant facts are provided and statutory material quoted.;Primarily written for foundation students and those taking the core legal applications paper of the Professional Diploma of the CIPS, this text should also be suitable for HND and degree students taking purchasing courses.