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Business Law Question Paper

Business Law

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2010/2011
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF COMMERCE
BBA101:BUSINESS LAW
DATE:7TH APRIL 2011
TIME:2.00PM-4.00 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consist of four questions,
Answer questions ONE(compulsory)and any other two questions.

1.a)John wrote a defamatory letter to Jane referring to her as a prostitute and a thief.Jane shows that the letter to her employer who promptly dismisses her.Explain whether Jane can sue John for tort and recover damages?(6mks)
b)in the above situation,explain remedies entitled to the aggrieved party.(6mks)

c)Legislation is enacted law explain the stages every bill irrespective of its type passes trough i order to enable the parliament to consider and reconsider its provisions.(15mks)
d)State three principles of equity.(3mks)

2.a)The source of law in Kenya are a function of our historical,cultural and legal sovereignty.Discuss the constitution of Kenya as a source of law.(10mks)
b)Describe the composition of and jurisdiction of the following:
i)The court of appeal of Kenya(5mks)
ii)The high court(5mks)
3.a)What is a tort?In what circumstances does a tort differ from a contract and a crime?(8mks)
b)Identify the rule under Ray land and Fletcher pointing out defenses that could be raised against it.(12mks)
4.a)Define a contract and state elements of a valid contract(8mks)
b)Distinguish between:
i)void,voidable and unenforceable contracts(4mks)
ii)Executed and Executory contracts(4mks)
iii)Contracts made by deed and simple contracts(4mks)
5.a)Discuss the remedies available where breach of contract is proven(10mks)
b)Ali and Bob graduated from Kenyatta university in 2010.Ali set up a mobile phone business in Nairobi.Bob establishes a poultry house in Kisumu.As part of his strategy to develop his business,Bob has contracted farmers who rear chicken and supply him with eggs which he slls in Nairobi.
In January 2011,Bob expressed an intention to acquire several pieces of cell phones from Ali to be supplied to farmers for ease of communication.Ali informed him that he could avail them for ksh. 5000 a piece.
On 2nd February,Bob did not text Ali on his cell phone and stated that he would be willing to purchase the phones at the stated price.
Ali's phone was stolen just before the message was received.In the meantime,not having heard from Bob he sold the phones to Chali.Advice Bob on the legal rights if any he may have against Ali and Chali.(20mks)

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