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Industrial Law Question Paper

Industrial Law

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Engineering

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENGINEERING)
SET 502: INDUSTRIAL LAW
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DATE: Tuesday 6th May 2008 TIME: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This examination consists FIVE (5) questions 2.Attempt any THREE questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks

Q1. (a) Define the following according to trade disputes Act Cap 234.
(i) Federation
(ii) Recognition agreement
(iii) Redundancy
(iv) Strike
(v) Trade dispute
(vi) Tripartite committee [6 marks]

(b) Outline the methods of conciliation with respect to Cap 234. [6 marks]

(c) Briefly outline how matters related to trade dispute are investigated.[8 marks]

Q2. (a) Define the term Tort. [1 mark]

(b) According to Kenya Trespass Act 294 state THREE (3) acts that give rise
to criminal prosecution. [3 marks]

(c) State the differences between a Contract and a Tort. [8 marks]

(d) Outline any FOUR (4) cases in which assault and battery may be justified.[8 marks]

Q3. (a) Define law according to
(i) Panton
(ii) Holland [2 marks]

(b) Differentiate between crime and civil wrong. [2 marks]

(c) List FIVE (5) types of civil wrongs. [5 marks]

(d) (i) List FIVE (5) sources of Kenya law
(iii) State the requirements for one to be a high court judge.
(iv) List FOUR (4) maxims of equity [11 marks]

Q4. (a) (i) Define the term contract [1 mark]
(ii) Differentiate the following terms

a. Avoid and Avoidable contract

b. Offeror and Offeree

c. Executed and Executory consideration. [4 marks]

(b) State and explain FIVE (5) types of contracts. [5 marks]

(c) Outline FOUR (4) possible faults in the contracts. [4 marks]

(d) Outline six (6) rules of consideration. [6 marks]

Q5. (a) According to factories Act Cap 514 define a factory. [4 marks]

(b) Outline the provisions with respect to health on the following.
(i) Cleanliness
(ii) Overcrowding
(iii) Drainage of floors
(iv) Sanitary conveniences. [8 marks]
(c) Outline the provisions for the following as per the factories act.
(i) Prevention of fire
(ii) Protective clothing
(iii) Removal of dust and fumes. [4 marks]
(d) Outline safety to be observed with respect to the following.
(i) Prime movers
(ii) Self-acting machines [4 marks]
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