INTRODUCTION TO LAW
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Friday:22 May 2015 Time Allowed: 3Hours
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks
Question one
a) i) Define the term " invitation to treat" (2marks)
i) Explain four types of invitation to treat (8marks)
b) Discuss five valid essentials of a contract (10marks)
(Total 20 marks) Question two
a) In relation to the law governing sale of goods, describe five rules which govern transfer of property in
goods.
(10 marks)
b) In relation to the criminal law in your country outline five rights of an arrested person
(5marks)
c) Identify any five national values as envisaged by the constitution in your country
(5marks)
(Total 20 marks)
Question three
a) Discuss eight advantages of litigation that have led to the increase in use of alternative dispute
resolution systems (8marks)
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b) Nathan Hongera and his wife Jamila Hongera were resitered as joint tenants of a parcel of land.
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Nathan Hongera died two months ago, and Jamila Hongera intends to charge the land as security to
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Analyse the legal principles applicable in the above case and advise Jamila Hongera
obtain a court injunction against Peter Hongera. (12 marks)
(Total marks 20)
Question four
a) Acceptance of bill of exchange could either be general or qualified.
Identify four examples of qualified acceptance of a bill of exchange. (4 marks)
b) Summarise three exceptions laid down in Tournier V. National Provincial and Union Bank of England
(1924), regarding the duties of non- disclosure concerning its customers' affairs.
(6marks)
c) With specific reference to public procurement and disposal law in your country.
i. List six examples of public entities (6marks)
ii. Outline four instances under which direct procurement might be used (4marks)
(Total 20 marks) Question five
a) Discuss three circumstances under which citizenship might be revoked under the following headings
i. If a person acquired citizenship by registration (6marks)
ii. If a person acquired citizenship by birth (6marks)
b) With specific reference to the court structure in your country
i. List four superior courts (4marks)