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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:2010

Certificate course in management
June 2010 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. Explain what is meant by the phrase independence of the judiciary and indicate how the independence of the judiciary has been achieved in Kenya. (10 marks)

b) In relation to law of persons, explain any five points of distinction between;
i) Public company and private company (5 marks)
ii) A partnership and a public company (5 marks)
2. Explain the advantages of judicial precedent as a source of Kenyan laws (6 marks)
b) State and explain any four branches or divisions of civil law (14 marks)

3. Discuss the establishment, composition and powers of the following
i) Rent Restriction tribunal. (7 marks)
ii) Business premises tribunal (7 marks)

4. Write explanatory notes on the following
i) Unincorporated Associations (5 marks)
ii) Family provisions (5 marks)
iii) Testate And intestate succession (5 marks)
iv) Grounds for Divorce (5 marks)

5. Define a mortgage and explain the remedies available to a mortgagee against a mortgagor of property (10 marks)

b) Discuss the doctrine of separation of powers and explain any five criticisms that have been leveled against this doctrine. (10 marks)

6. Discuss any five reasons that led to the development of equity (10 marks)
b) Explain the various characteristics of a will (10 marks)

7. Summarize any five advantages of settling disputes by courts as opposed t tribunals. (10 marks)

b) State and explain the general requirements of a valid marriage (10 marks)

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