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Dpba 017:Business Law Question Paper

Dpba 017:Business Law

Course:Diploma In Public Relations & Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

SCHOOL : SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1

a) i) Explain the conditions the African Customary Law must fulfil in order to be recognised as a source of law in Kenya. (6marks) ii) Name and briefly discuss forms of delegated/subsidiary legislation. (4marks)

b) Define Jurisdiction and Discuss factors that affect Jurisdiction of our courts. (10marks)

i) Name and briefly discuss factors whose capacity to contract is limited by law(5marks)

ii) Briefly discuss duties of an Agent in an agency. (5marks)

Question 2

a) With the help of case law where possible, distinguish an “offer” from an irritation to treat.” (10marks)

b) Discuss the modes of terminating an Agency. (10marks)

Question 3

a) Outline the differences between partnerships and a limited company. (10marks)

b) Janet and Mary entered into a contract in which Janet was to sell a car to Mary for Kshs 250,000. Unknown to the parties. The car which had been parked at John`s garage had been burnt down that morning following a fire out break at the garage. Mary had paid Janet Ksh100,000 as deposit. She intends to sue Janet for breach of contract. Advise Janet. (10marks)

Question 4

a) In a contract of sale of Goods, Discuss conditions and warranties. (10marks)

b) Discuss Dissolution of partnerships. (10marks)

Question 5

a) Discuss the contents of “Memorandum of Association” and “Articles of Association”. (10marks)

b) Explain the various ways in which parties to a contract may be discharged from their contractual obligations. (10marks)

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