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Introduction To Law Question Paper

Introduction To Law

Course:Certificate Course In Management

Institution: Kenya Institute Of Management (Kim) question papers

Exam Year:2011

Certificate course in management

March 2011 Examination

Subject name: Introduction to Law

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. Bring out clearly any six points of distinctions between a public and a private limited company ( 20 marks)

2. Highlight any four

a) Duties of owners of goods (4 marks)
b) Powers of personal representatives (4 marks)
c) Duties of Agents (4 marks)
d) Characteristics of negotiable instruments (4 marks)
e) Types of insurance (4 marks)

3. Courts of law play a very important role in society. In view of this statement, describe any four functions and roles of courts in society. (8 marks)

b) Explain briefly the following

i) Public and private law (4 marks)
ii) Procedural and substantive (4 marks)
iii) Civil and criminal law (4 marks)

4. Describe the procedure for enactment of a bill into law by parliament in Kenya (14 marks)

b) Distinguish between

i) Law and morality (3 marks)
ii) Ownership and possession (3 marks)

5. Write explanatory notes on the following

i) Contract of indemnity (5 marks)
ii) Islamic law as a source of law. (5 marks)
III) Dependants under law of succession (5 marks)
iv) Purposes of law (5 marks)

6. With the help of a decided case, explain the doctrine of Ultra Vires (10marks)

b) How may an easement be acquired and lost (10 marks)

7. Describe any six

i) Duties of Landlords (6 marks)
ii) Duties of tenants (6 marks)

Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of administrative tribunals. (8 marks)

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