(a) Public law:
Comprises those branches or fields of law in which the state has a direct interest as the
sovereign.
It is concerned with the constitution and functions of the various organs of
government, including local authorities, their relations with each other and the citizenry.
Examples include Constitutional law, Administrative law and Criminal law. It asserts
state sovereignty.
(b) Private law
Consists of those fields of law in which the state has no direct interest as the state. It is
concerned with the rights and duties of persons in ordinary transactions e.g. law of
contract, torts, marriage, succession, trust, property, among others.
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Mutuku employed Mwanzia as a petrol tanker driver. While petrol was being off-loaded
from the tanker, Mwanzia who was standing nearby lit a cigarette. Unfortunately...
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Mutuku employed Mwanzia as a petrol tanker driver. While petrol was being off-loaded
from the tanker, Mutuku who was standing nearby lit a cigarette. Unfortunately the
petrol caught fire and burnt the whole station and injured several people.
Mpole the proprietor of the petrol station seeks your advice on whom he can sue.
Advise Mpole.
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Describe the rules that govern limitation of actions in tort.
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Explain the rights of an undisclosed principal in an agency relationship.
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Explain the legal consequences of non-registration of a hire-purchase agreement.
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Explain the legal consequences of non-registration of a hire-purchase agreement.
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State and explain four types of legacies.
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Explain the term “freehold interest in land.”
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State and briefly explain the characteristics of joint tenancy.
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State and briefly explain the characteristics of joint tenancy.
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Explain the establishment and jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal.
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Explain the establishment and jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal.
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State two forms of judicial precedents
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Explain the meaning of judicial precedent.
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Explain the meaning of judicial precedent.
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Citing decided cases, explain the doctrine of “Ultra vires.”
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Citing decided cases, explain the doctrine of “Ultra vires.”
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Distinguish between Incorporated and unincorporated associations.
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Distinguish between Incorporated and unincorporated associations.
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Explain the various forms of a qualified acceptance of a bill of exchange.
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Explain the various forms of a qualified acceptance of a bill of exchange.
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Outline the characteristics of a promissory note.
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Outline the ways in which a bill of exchange may be discharged.
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Outline the ways in which a bill of exchange may be discharged.
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Harry and Thuku agreed to meet for a business lunch at a restaurant in town. During
the lunch, Chuma one of Thuku's friends joined the two...
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Harry and Thuku agreed to meet for a business lunch at a restaurant in town. During
the lunch, Chuma one of Thuku's friends joined the two and began to
participate in the discussions. Chuma told Harry that he was Thuku's agent
to which Thuku did not object.
A week later, Chuma obtained goods on credit from Harry, allegedly on behalf of
Thuku.
Chuma has since disappeared and Harry is demanding payment from Thuku.
Advise Thuku.
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In the law of agency, describe the legal requirements for a valid ratification.
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In the law of agency, describe the legal requirements for a valid ratification.
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What is ratification as used in the law of agency?
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What is ratification as used in the law of agency?
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Mwisho bought goods from Mwezi and paid for the goods by cheque. When Mwezi
presented the cheque to the bank for payment, it was dishonoured.
Advise Mwezi...
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Mwisho bought goods from Mwezi and paid for the goods by cheque. When Mwezi
presented the cheque to the bank for payment, it was dishonoured.
Advise Mwezi on his legal rights with regard to the goods.
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Explain the duties of the buyer towards the seller.
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Explain the duties of the buyer towards the seller.
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