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Business Law Question Paper

Business Law

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

BBA 101: BUSINESS LAW

DATE:
Friday 19th February 2010
TIME: 2.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

1.
i)
The law in Kenya can be seen as a development of our history, culture and

sovereignty. Discuss

[ 20 marks]

ii)
Discuss the essential elements in a contract.

[ 10 marks]
2.
Discuss between the following elements of tort setting out the various essential
elements of each.

i)
Tort of negligence

ii)
Tort of nuisance
iii)
Tort of Defamation
iv)
Trespass on goods and persons

[ 20 marks]
3.
i)
Discuss what in your opinion is the difference between a contract and
a tort.

[ 10 marks]
ii)
Discuss the remedies available to a person who claims that the other party
to a contract has failed to perform his obligations.
[ 10 marks]
4.
i)
Outline the process by which a process by which a bill becomes law.

[ 10 marks]

ii)
Distinguish between a void, voidable and valid contract.
[ 10 marks]

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