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May 2021

Unit: Introduction to Law and Governance

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1a
Nature, Purpose and Classification of Law
​​Explain four features of the civil law system.
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1b
Administrative Law
​​In the context of administrative law, highlight six rights that the administrator might accord any person against whom administrative action is to be taken.
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1c
Negotiable Instruments
​​ Explain six rules relating to presentation for acceptance of bills of exchange.
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2a
The Court System
​​ Highlight six disputes which fall under the jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
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2b
Sale of Goods
​​Lilian Pendo walked into a pharmacy and asked Cassandra Kinga, the pharmacist, to supply her with medication that could cure her (Lilian's) sore threat. 

Required: 

(i) Describe five terms that are implied by law in the sale transaction above. 

(ii) Summarise four exceptions to the doctrine of caveat emptor.
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3a
Insurance
​​In relation to the law of insurance: 

(i) Highlight four essential requirements for the contract to exist. 

(ii) List six principles of a contract of insurance, apart from the essentials of a valid contract.
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3b
Nature, Purpose and Classification of Law
​​Identify four common characteristics of law.
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3c
Nature, Purpose and Classification of Law
​​Explain three types of delegated legislation.
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4a
Partnership
​​State five grounds for the dissolution of a partnership without the intervention of the court.
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4b
Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR)
​​With reference to negotiation as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism: 

(i) Identify five qualities of a good negotiator. 

(ii) Outline six objectives of the ADR system. 

(iii) Explain two types of conciliation.
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5a
Law of Contract
​​Explain three ways in which terms might be implied in a contract.
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5b
Law of Contract
​​On 20 January 2021, Joseph Mita entered into a written agreement with Zoa Juma in which Zoa Juma agreed to smuggle some goods into the country for Josheph Mita by the end of March 2021. Joseph Mita promptly paid Zoa Juma the agreed consideration of Sh.500,000 in full, but Zoa Juma has reneged on the deal. Joseph Mita feels aggrieved and intends to sue Zoa Juma.

Analyse the legal principles applicable in the above case and advise Joseph Mita accordingly.
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5c
Agency
​​Summarise six circumstances under which the principal might unilaterally cancel an agency relationship without being liable to the agent for breach of contract.
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6a
The Law of Property
​​In the context of intellectual property (IP) law:

(i) Define the term "infringing copy"

(ii) Identify four works that are eligible for copyright
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6b
Indemnity and Guarantees
​​Outline six advantages of a contract of guarantee.
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6c
Law of Tort
​​Explain four conditions which must be satisfied before a defendant can resort to private defence in tort cases.
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7a
Sale of Goods
​​Outline five rules that govern the completion of a hire purchase agreement.
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7b
Law of Tort
​​(i) Outline four essential ingredients of the concept of strict liability.

(ii) Highlight three exceptions to the rule of strict liability.
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7c
Law of Contract
​​In the context of the law of contract, explain the meaning of the following terms: 

(i) Discharge. 

(i) Termination. 

(ii) Puff. 

(iii) Representation.
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