Dfl 101 Business Law Question Paper
Dfl 101 Business Law
Course:Diploma In Business Management
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2014
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2013/2014
STAGE II ORDINARY EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DFL 101 BUSINESS LAW
DATE: APRIL 2014
TIME: 1 1/2 Hours
INSTRUCTION: Answer any THREE questions
QUESTION ONE: (20 MARKS)
a) Law is described as a body of rules for guidance of human conduct which is imposed upon and enforced
among the citizens of the state. Discuss the purpose of law in your society
(5 Marks)
b) Mwangi has stolen some goods from Simiyu. The police prosecute Mwangi for theft and Simiyu sues him
for the return of goods.
(i) Explain under what law the action by the police will be based. (3 Marks)
(ii) In this action by the police, state what Mwangi will be called. (2 Marks)
(iii) Under what law would the action brought by Simiyu be and what would Simiyu be called.
(2 Marks)
c) In relation to the law, which governs negotiable instruments, list and briefly explain four types of endorsements.
(8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO: (20 MARKS)
a) Define the term sources of law and outline the main sources of law.
(6 Marks)
b) Explain the requirements which local customs should fulfill in order to gain registration and enforcement by
the courts.
(5 Marks)
c) Write explanatory notes on the following:
(i) Supremacy of the constitution. (2 Marks)
(ii) The rule of law. (3 Marks)
d) Identify the factors that may undermine the rule of law in a country.
(4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE: (20 MARKS)
a) Settling disputes through the courts can be slow and expensive. State and explain five other forms of dispute
resolution other than the courts of law.
b) Describe the composition and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in your country.
(10 Marks)
(10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR: (20 MARKS)
a) In relation to the law of persons, explain the following:
i. Corporation sole; (2 Marks)
ii. Corporation aggregate. (2 Marks)
b) In relation to the law o persons outline six consequences of incorporation.
(6 Marks)
c) Explain how a hire purchase agreement differs from:
i. A credit sale agreement. (6 Marks)
ii. A conditional sale agreement. (4 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE: (20 MARKS)
a) Janet and Mary entered into a contract in which Janet was to sell a car to Mary, for Sh.250, 000. The car
was to be delivered to Mary’s office. Discuss the essential element of a valid contract
b) Discuss the Doctrine of Privity of Contract and the Exceptions thereof
(10 Marks)
(10 Marks)
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