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Section 31 of the law of succession Act provides that a gift made in contemplation of death shall be valid despite there being no transfer. Explain the conditions which have to be fulfilled before such gifts can be valid ANSWER Open …

In relation of the law of succession, explain the following: (i) Doctrine of survivorship (ii) Administrator cum testamento annexo (iii) Administrator pendente lite ANSWER (i) Doctrine of survivorship This doctrine is to the effect that where two or more persons Open …

Define the term “domicile” and citing examples, explain three types of domicile ANSWER Domicil: This is the country of permanent residence. It is the country in which a person has or is deemed by law to have a permanent home. Open …

In relation to law of property: Discuss the ways in which a person can lose ownership ANSWER Loss of ownership By a voluntary act e.g. transfer Retransfer Operation of law, e.g. death or bankruptcy Displacement by new owner (adverse possession). Open …

In relation to law of property: Distinguish choses in action from choses in possession giving examples of each. ANSWER Chose in action These are intangible rights which can only be enforced by court action. They are not capable of physical Open …

Explain the principle in the rule in Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. Vs. Selfridge & Co. Ltd, (1915) and the exceptions thereof. ANSWER The principle enunciated or applied in this case is the fundamental rule of privity of contract which is Open …

With reference to the nature and classification of law, differentiate between Law of succession and law of trust ANSWER Law of Succession The law of succession is concerned with the disposition of property after death. It deals with the devolution Open …

With reference to the nature and classification of law, differentiate between Statute law and judicial precedent ANSWER Statute law Statute law is law made by parliament directly. It creates new law where none existed or amends existing law. It creates Open …

With reference to the nature and classification of law, differentiate between Civil burden of proof and criminal burden of proof ANSWER Burden of proof in civil cases is borne by the plaintiff i.e. it is the onus of the plaintiff Open …

With reference to the Law of Succession, write brief notes on the following: (a) Will (b) Probate (c) Codicil (d) Demonstrative legacy (e) General legacy (f) Pecuniary legacy (g) Special legacy ANSWER (a) Will: This is the legal declaration by Open …