Dpba 017:Business Law Question Paper
Dpba 017:Business Law
Course:Diploma In Public Relations & Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Distinguish the following:
i) A crime and a civil wrong (4marks)
ii) Law and morality (2marks)
iii) Public and private law (2marks)
iv) Substantive and procedural law (2marks)
b) Contract is defined as an agreement between two or more individuals which gives rise to rights and duties and which is legally binding between the parties. For a contract to be legally binding, essential elements of a contract must be present. State and discuss these elements. (10marks)
c) With the help of case law where possible, discuss the consequences of Incorporation of a company. (10marks)
Question 2
a) Explain the composition of each of the following courts
i) The court of Appeal (5marks)
ii) The high court (5marks)
b) Discuss the essential characteristics of a contract of sale of Goods (10marks)
Question 3
a) In a contract of sale of goods what rights do the following have?
i) Unpaid seller (5marks)
ii) Buyer (5marks)
b) Explain the duties of an agent in an agency (10marks)
Question 4
a) For a contract to be valid amongst other requirements, parties must have consciously and voluntarily given their consent. Discuss factors that vitsate consent. (10marks)
b) i) What are the advantages of delegated legislation (5marks)
ii) Define subsidiary/delegated legislation. Give examples or forms of subsidiary legislation. (5marks)
Question 5
a) Discuss the modes of terminating an agency relationship (10marks)
b) Outline the contents of a partnership agreement (10marks)
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