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Comercial Law Question Paper

Comercial 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 415: COMMERCIAL LAW

DATE: Tuesday 16th February 2010 TIME: 11.00 a.m – 1.00 p.m

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions ONE and any other TWO Questions.
1.
i)
The distinction between immovable property is important in determining how such property is transferred. Discuss [ 15 marks]
ii)
Discuss the rights of a mortgagor against the mortgagee. [ 15 marks]

2.
Ali who is owner of a block of offices in Nairobi entered into a contract of lease with Ben. The only terms that were discussed and greed upon by the parties were that Ben was to pay Kshs 15,000 and that the contract was to be for a period of five years. Ben has defaulted in his monthly payment and claims that Ali has gone against the agreement by failing to maintain the common lift. Advise the paeties on their legal liabilities.
[ 20 marks]

3.
i)
Provide a critical analysis of the grounds that a debtor must plead when filing bankruptcy proceedings against a debtor. [ 10 marks]
ii)
What are the legal consequences of bankruptcy order? [10 marks]

4.
Write short notes on the following:
i)
Charge
ii)
Bailment
iii)
Easement
iv)
Pledge
[ 20 marks]

5.
Juma a student at Kenyatta University has developed a mechanical contraption that can detect explosives without the necessity of stripping naked the persons being searched. He would like to register a patent on the design and has come to you for advise. Set out for him:
a)
The legal requirement for the negotiation of the patent. [ 10 marks]
b)
The procedure for the registration of the patent. [ 10 marks]

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