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Business Law I Question Paper

Business Law I

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

BBA 101:
BUSINESS LAW I
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DATE: FRIDAY 23RD JULY 2010

TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other 2.

1.
i)
Provide a critical analysis of the sources of law in Kenya while setting out the

criteria for admission of African customary law.

(20 marks)

ii)
Discuss the essential elements in a contract.

(10 marks)
2.
Discuss the difference 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 the remedies available to a person who claims that the other party to

a contract has failed to perform his obligations.

(10 marks)

ii)
Outline the process by which a bill becomes law.

(10 marks)
4.
i)
If the plaintiff wishes to establish a case under the rule of Ryland vs Fletcher,

he must prove certain essential elements. Discuss.

(13 marks)

ii)
What defences are available to the plaintiff.

(7 Marks)
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