Buss 212:Business Law Question Paper
Buss 212:Business Law
Course: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) A constitution is the main source of law in Kenya from which other sources of law derive their validity. Define the term ‘constitution’ and explain the two kinds of constitutions. (6marks)
b) Explain the meaning of sale and differentiate between ‘sale’ and ‘agreement’ to sale. (6marks) c) State and explain four kinds of crossing of a cheque. (8marks)
d) Enumerate the various methods by which the authority of an agent is (10marks)
Question 2
a) Define Tort. ‘Injuria sine damnum’ is actionable, but ‘damnum sine injuria’ is not. Explain with the help of decided cases. (10marks)
b) Explain any five defences that are available to a defendant in an action for a (10marks)
Question 3
a) How may a person acquire Kenyan citizenship? Explain the following
i) An alien man who marries a Kenyan citizen; and
ii) An alien woman who marries a Kenyan man. (10marks)
b) Explain the doctrine of ‘caveat emptor’. Are there exceptions to this rule? (10marks)
Question 4
a) State and explain briefly any FIVE modes by which a contract may be discharged. (10marks) b) Coca Cola Company employed Grace Kwamboka as a manager for a term of five years contract. Without any lapse on the part of Kwamboka, coca cola dismisses her after three years of service. Kwamboka has approached you for advice on various remedies available for breach of contract. (10marks)
Question 5
a) Briefly explain any five duties of an Agent towards his principal. (10marks)
b) Explain the essential elements of a valid contract. (10marks)
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