Mr. A, a car dealer sells second hand cars. On Thursday last week, he placed an advertisement in a daily newspaper which stated the following: “Once in a lifetime, opportunity to own a one year old Nissan Caravan, low mileage, Read More …
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Peter Ole Yang, while driving his car down Valley View road suddenly realized the brakes of the car had failed. Unable to stop the car he crashed into a motor vehicle driven by James Kagio, damaging James Kagio’s motor vehicle and injuring him. Advise Peter Ole Yang as to his civil liability.
Peter Ole Yang, while driving his car down Valley View road suddenly realized the brakes of the car had failed. Unable to stop the car he crashed into a motor vehicle driven by James Kagio, damaging James Kagio’s motor vehicle Read More …
Simiyu Tito requested Wanyonyi Peter to lend him Shs. 5,000 (five thousand shillings) to be repaid within a month. Wanyonyi Peter enquired what Simiyu Tito needed the money for and Simiyu Tito replied that he needed Shs. 2,000 (two thousand shillings) to buy food for his children and Shs. 3,000 (three thousand shillings) to bribe someone who could fix for him a person who had been bothering him. Wanyonyi Peter lent Simiyu Tito the money. A month later, when Wanyonyi Peter asked Simiyu Tito for repayment of the Shs. 5,000 (five thousand shillings), Simiyu Tito refused to do so. Explain the legal principles applicable in this case and advise Wanyonyi Peter
Simiyu Tito requested Wanyonyi Peter to lend him Shs. 5,000 (five thousand shillings) to be repaid within a month. Wanyonyi Peter enquired what Simiyu Tito needed the money for and Simiyu Tito replied that he needed Shs. 2,000 (two thousand Read More …
Charlie Kabue has discovered that Ray Matata has rented out the room used as a store of the shop to Ben Chege. Moreover, Ray Matata is in rent arrears. Mr. Charlie Kabue is aggrived and seeks your advice on the remedies available to him. Advise him.
Charlie Kabue leased his shop at High Pole Commercial centre to Ray Matata for a period of two years. In the lease agreement, Ray Matata was prohibited from using the shop for any other business other than for sale of Read More …
Abel Rigo received a bill of exchange for value from Boaz Ngao who had obtained the instrument fraudulently. Abel Rigo fearing that the bill might lapse, presented it for payment whereupon it was dishonoured. State with reasons whether Abel Rigo can claim to be a holder in due course.
Abel Rigo received a bill of exchange for value from Boaz Ngao who had obtained the instrument fraudulently. Abel Rigo fearing that the bill might lapse, presented it for payment whereupon it was dishonoured. State with reasons whether Abel Rigo Read More …
Mrs. Mutua employed Emmah as her sales agent. For several years Emmah sold goods to Mrs Cool, the proprietor of Ever Smart Boutique. Subsequently, Mrs. Mutua dismissed Emmah but did not inform Mrs. Cool of Emmah‟s dismissal. After her dismissal, Emmah collected Sh. 50,000 from Mrs. Cool on behalf of Mrs. Mutua. Mrs. Mutua has demanded the Sh. 50,000 from Mrs Cool who has refused to pay as she had already paid Emmah. Mrs Mutua intends to sue Mrs Cool. Advise Mrs. Mutua.
Mrs. Mutua employed Emmah as her sales agent. For several years Emmah sold goods to Mrs Cool, the proprietor of Ever Smart Boutique. Subsequently, Mrs. Mutua dismissed Emmah but did not inform Mrs. Cool of Emmah‟s dismissal. After her dismissal, Read More …
Abdalla, the proprietor of Hesabu House, place a warning sign outside the entrance of the building that the floors of the premises were slippery. Makanyanga who was in a hurry to attend tuition classes did not see the notice. As Makanyanga was rushing to class, he slipped, fell and fractured his hand. He now seeks compensation from Abdalla. Discuss the legal position of both parties.
Abdalla, the proprietor of Hesabu House, place a warning sign outside the entrance of the building that the floors of the premises were slippery. Makanyanga who was in a hurry to attend tuition classes did not see the notice. As Read More …
Mr. Jumbe who was vying for the national chairmanship of a political party, engaged Mr. Musika, a local musician to perform in a series of campaign meetings the political rallies were scheduled to be held at the Wazalendo Stadium. Mr. Jumbe paid Mr. Musika fifty thousand shillings as part payment for the performance fee. Explain the legal position, if before the first rally can be held: (i) The dais and seats at Wazalendo Stadium are burnt down and the rallies have to be cancelled. (4 marks) (ii) Mr. Musika is found guilty of being in possession of narcotics and selling it to minors. He is arrested and sentenced to a one year jail term. (4 marks)
Mr. Jumbe who was vying for the national chairmanship of a political party, engaged Mr. Musika, a local musician to perform in a series of campaign meetings the political rallies were scheduled to be held at the Wazalendo Stadium. Mr. Read More …
Mokua married Kemunto in 1970. Both has lived happily with their Jon Joash until Mokua died in a tragic road accident in November 1991. Unfortunately Mokua had not made a will in respect of all his free property. Kemunto does not know her rights over the property left by her husbands. She comes to you for advice. Advice her. Would your advice be different if they had no child?
Mokua married Kemunto in 1970. Both has lived happily with their Jon Joash until Mokua died in a tragic road accident in November 1991. Unfortunately Mokua had not made a will in respect of all his free property. Kemunto does Read More …
Kariuki entered sunset supermarket, picked up one of the wire baskets provided and filled it with groceries from the shelves. As he was approaching the cashier he realized that his purse had been stolen and decided to replace the good on the shelve. The manager of the supermarket who had been observing Kariuki‟s movements instructed one of his assistants to approach Kariuki and tell him that the goods had been sold and he could not replace them on the shelves. Advise Kariuki.
Kariuki entered sunset supermarket, picked up one of the wire baskets provided and filled it with groceries from the shelves. As he was approaching the cashier he realized that his purse had been stolen and decided to replace the good Read More …