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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:2010

FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1

a) Distinguish the following:

i) A crime and a civil wrong (4marks)

ii) Law and morality (2marks)

iii) Public and private law (2marks)

iv) Substantive and procedural law (2marks)

b) Contract is defined as an agreement between two or more individuals which gives rise to rights and duties and which is legally binding between the parties. For a contract to be legally binding, essential elements of a contract must be present. State and discuss these elements. (10marks)

c) With the help of case law where possible, discuss the consequences of Incorporation of a company. (10marks)

Question 2

a) Explain the composition of each of the following courts

i) The court of Appeal (5marks)

ii) The high court (5marks)

b) Discuss the essential characteristics of a contract of sale of Goods (10marks)

Question 3

a) In a contract of sale of goods what rights do the following have?

i) Unpaid seller (5marks)

ii) Buyer (5marks)

b) Explain the duties of an agent in an agency (10marks)

Question 4

a) For a contract to be valid amongst other requirements, parties must have consciously and voluntarily given their consent. Discuss factors that vitsate consent. (10marks)

b) i) What are the advantages of delegated legislation (5marks)

ii) Define subsidiary/delegated legislation. Give examples or forms of subsidiary legislation. (5marks)

Question 5

a) Discuss the modes of terminating an agency relationship (10marks)

b) Outline the contents of a partnership agreement (10marks)

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