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Principles Of Law Question Paper

Principles Of Law

Course:Certificate Course In Management

Institution: Kenya Institute Of Management (Kim) question papers

Exam Year:2012

Certificate course in management

June 2012 Examination

Subject name: Introduction to law

Date: 6th June 2012

Time: 3 Hours

Instructions
1. Write your index number in the space provided in the answer booklet.
2. Answer any five questions
3. All questions carry equal marks
4. No writing should be done on this question paper
5. Candidates who break KIM examination rules and regulations or commit any malpractice will be Disqualified

1. Courts of law are established to interpret the statues and also to settle disputes between litigants. Such courts also offer certain benefits to the society as a whole. In view of this statement describe any six benefits that the court offers to the society. (20 marks)

2. The idea of insurance came about due to risk of loss. However, for a contract of insurance to be valid it must comply with the fundamental principles of general insurance. Explain any six such general principles of insurance. (12 marks)

3. With the help of a decided case, explain the doctrine of ultra vires as it applies to corporations. (20 marks)

4. Explain the following terms

i) Stare Decisis (4 marks)
ii) Obiter Dicta (4 marks)
iii) Ratio Decidendi (4 marks)

b) Give an outline of four duties each of Buyers and sellers of goods. (8 marks)

5. Write explanatory notes o the following
a) Characteristics of negotiable instruments (5 marks)
b) Dependants (5 marks)
c) Characteristics of joint ownership (tenancy) (5 marks)
d) Types of corporation (5 marks)

6. The case of Solomon vs Solomon and Co. Ltd is the cornerstone upon which precedent on legal personality of a corporation is founded. Discuss this statement and highlight other characteristics of a corporation (12 marks)

b) Explain any four ways by which land ownership can be acquired (8 marks)

7 Describe te customary jurisdictions of the discrict magistrates courts. (8 marks)

b) Explain the various stages involved in passing of a bill into law in Kenya. (12 marks)

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