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Bba 302:Business Law Ii Question Paper

Bba 302:Business Law Ii

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS OF 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
BBA 302:BUSINESS LAW II
DATE:JAN,2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.

Q1.After his university studies,Mr.Ben secured a job with a company,Kali limited as a human resource manager.Ben an employee who is about to retire would like some advice on how he arranges the affairs of his estate to ensure a smooth transition on his death.Ben who is not very clear on how to proceed has requested for your assistance.Write a memorandum to Mr.Ben explaining the following.
i)The essential requirements of a valid will (10 marks)
ii)The difference between a written will and an oral will (5 marks)
iii)The role of an executor (5 marks)
iv)The rules applicable in the division of a deceased person's estate in intestate
succession(10 marks)

Q2."A" borrowed money from "B" on the understanding that it would be paid back in 30 days.On the due date,B demanded the money.B wrote a cheque payable to A on his order.The cheque was generally crossed.C stole the cheque from B,forged B's signature and negotiated it to D,who took it for value and in good faith.D deposited the cheque with his bank Dole limited which presented it to Axis bank for payment.B has not discovered that the cheque is missing and has come to you for advice on the following:
i)whether he can demand another cheque from A.
ii)The liability of C
iii)The liability of D
iv)The liability of Dole Bank
v)Liability of Axis Bank (Total:20 marks)

Q3.The rules of the law of evidence came generally about the exclusion of evidence that a lay person may consider relevant.Discuss.(20 marks)

Q4.Otieno,a 70 year old man owns a piece of land in Nyahera.He would like,on his death to bequeath it to his son Omondi,but he would want his wife ,Nyabel to live on it for the most of her life.John,Otieno's neighbour has been cultivating the land and paying a rent of Ksh.10,000 per year.Dondi,Otieno's brother has been living on the land but without permission of Otieno.Discuss the various interments that are held on many be held by the parties. (20 marks)

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