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Kinyago, a small scale farmer agreed to take a television set and a radio from Malipo
Rahisi Ltd., a hire purchase firm last year.
The hire purchase price for both items was Sh. 90,000. He paid a deposit of Sh. 30,000
and the balance was payable by monthly instalments of Sh. 5,000. After paying
instalments for six months, he defaulted. Malipo Rahisi ltd. Promptly repossessed the
goods.
Discuss the legal position.
Date posted:
April 24, 2018
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Under Section 7 of the Hire Purchase Act Cap. 507, Laws of Kenya, certain provisions
are deemed void if contained in a hire purchase agreement.
Identify and explain five such provisions.
Date posted:
April 24, 2018
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Name the criticisms that have been leveled against delegate legislation as a source of law.
Date posted:
April 24, 2018
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Distinguish between ratio decidendi and obiter dicta.
Date posted:
April 24, 2018
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Discuss the limitation of Islamic Law as a source of Law.
Date posted:
April 24, 2018
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In relation to the law governing insurance, explain five basic principles of insurance.
Date posted:
April 18, 2018
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Mwangi has stolen some goods from Simiyu. The police prosecute Mwangi for theft
and Simiyu sues him for the return of the goods. (i) Explain under what law the action by the police will be based. (ii) In this action by the police, state what Mwangi will be called. (iii) Under what law would the action brought by Simiyu be and what would Simiyu be called?
Date posted:
April 17, 2018
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“An occupier of premises owes a duty of care towards persons who are lawfully on his premises. The Occupiers Liability Act does not affect the position of trespassers.”
In relation to the above statement, what is the extent of potential liability of an occupier and to what extent can such an occupier safeguard such liability.
Date posted:
April 17, 2018
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Explain three characteristics of a private limited company.
Date posted:
April 17, 2018
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Differentiate between a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of a registered company and detail the contents of the Articles of Association.
Date posted:
April 17, 2018
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The Business Premises Rent Tribunals are established under section 11 of The Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishment Act (Cap 301) Laws of Kenya.
What purpose do these tribunals serve and what are their main and important powers as stipulated under the Act?
Date posted:
April 17, 2018
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Describe the various branches of civil law.
Date posted:
April 17, 2018
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In relation to the Sale of Goods Act, explain the circumstances when:
(i) A buyer may reject the goods and repudiate the contract
(ii) The buyer may lose the right to reject the goods.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Explain the remedies available to an unpaid seller against:
(i) The goods;
(ii) The buyer under the Sale of Goods Act.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Explain how a hire purchase agreement differs from: (i) A credit sale agreement; (ii) A conditional sale agreement.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Explain five implied conditions and warranties in a hire purchase agreement.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Arnold wrote to Ben offering to sell him a consignment of goods. In the letter he advised Ben to telephone his decision to Cecilia, Arnold's wife. Explain whether there is a valid contract between Arnold and Ben in the following situations:
(i) Ben does not telephone Cecilia but writes to Arnold accepting his offer.
(ii) Ben sends a telex to Arnold accepting the offer.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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In relation to the law of persons outline six consequences of incorporation.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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In relation to the administration of justice and law, in Kenya or your country, explain the
composition and jurisdiction of the Resident Magistrate's courts.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Explain eight sources of law in Kenya or your country.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Explain the following types of precedent:
(i) Declaratory Precedent;
(ii) Original Precedent;
(iii) Distinguishing Precedent.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Akili Mingi owns a house at Muthaiga in Nairobi valued at Sh. 20 million. He insured it against fire with Linda Mali Insurance Co. Ltd and Pokea Insurance Co. Ltd for Sh. 15 million and Sh. 10 million respectively. He also insured his household goods against burglary with Lipa Insurance Co. Ltd. for Sh. 5 million. One night while he was away, burglas broke into the house, stole all household goods and set the house on fire completely destroying it.
Akili Mingi claims the sum assured from the three insurance companies. Advise them.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Discuss the main exceptions to the rule “Nemo dat quod non habet”.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Explain the meaning of the rule “Nemo dat quod non habet” as stipulated in the Sale of
Goods Act.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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Kamau advertised the sale of his farm. He was approached by Keter who wanted to buy the farm. In the course of negotiating the price. Keter asked Kamau how many sheep could be reared on the farm and Kamau replied, “I have not used the farm for sheep rearing but I think it could support 2000 sheep.”
Keter bought the farm and immediately purchased 2000 sheep to rear on it. However, the firm is unable to accommodate the 2000 sheep and Keter is aggrieved and intends to sue Kamau for misrepresentation.
Advise Kamau.
Date posted:
April 16, 2018
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You have been asked to draft a partnership deed for a small retail firm of five partners. State the matters, if any, that you will omit from the partnership deed on the basis that they are implied by the Partnership Act (Cap 29) Laws of Kenya.
Date posted:
April 15, 2018
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Explain the rules that govern the measure of damages in the law of contract.
Date posted:
December 30, 2016