In relation to the Law of Property, distinguish between real property and personal property ANSWER Real property: This generally refers to immovable property or realty e.g. land which includes buildings and trees on it. Personal property: Generally refers to the Open …
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In relation to the Sale of Goods Act, Explain four circumstances when a seller may give a better title to the buyer than he himself has in the goods
In relation to the Sale of Goods Act, Explain four circumstances when a seller may give a better title to the buyer than he himself has in the goods ANSWER This question is based on the exceptions to the common Open …
Explain four defences which may be offered by a defendant to an action for trespass to the person
Explain four defences which may be offered by a defendant to an action for trespass to the person ANSWER Volenti non fit injuria: This is the defence of voluntary assumption of risk applicable in circumstances in which the plaintiff has Open …
A contract is an agreement which is enforceable by the law. (a) What are the prerequisites of a valid contract? (b) Explain the validity of the following contracts entered into by Rita, aged 16 years: (i) A contract of apprenticeship as a hairdresser with Esther. (ii) A contract of purchase share in Medium Mayenne Company Ltd. (iii) A contract with Mrs. Bwisa Nyutu, a taxi driver to visit her mother in hospital. (iv) A guarantee by Mrs. Kimani and Miss Tomno for an overdraft with a bank.
A contract is an agreement which is enforceable by the law. (a) What are the prerequisites of a valid contract? (b) Explain the validity of the following contracts entered into by Rita, aged 16 years: (i) A contract of apprenticeship Open …
Explain the difference between: (i) Public and private law (ii) Procedural and substantive law
Explain the difference between: (i) Public and private law (ii) Procedural and substantive law ANSWER (i) Public and Private Law Public law: Comprises those branches or fields of law in which the state has a direct interest as the sovereign. Open …
Describe the rules that govern limitation of actions in tort
Describe the rules that govern limitation of actions in tort ANSWER Causes of action in tort or on contract must be enforced within the duration prescribed by the Provisions of the Limitation of Actions Act, Cap 22 failing which the Open …
Explain the rights of an undisclosed principal in an agency relationship
Explain the rights of an undisclosed principal in an agency relationship ANSWER Rights of undisclosed principal If the third party elects to sue the principal and not the agent, he must allow the principal the benefit of all the payments Open …
Explain the legal consequences of non-registration of a hire-purchase agreement
Explain the legal consequences of non-registration of a hire-purchase agreement ANSWER Under section 5 (4) of the Hire Purchase Act, if a hire purchase agreement is not registered. No person can enforce it against the hirer. The owner cannot enforce Open …
Distinguish between the seller’s right of lien and the right of stoppage in transit
Distinguish between the seller’s right of lien and the right of stoppage in transit ANSWER Lien Stoppage This is the right of unpaid seller in possession of the buyers goods to retain them as security for the price. This lien Open …
State and explain four types of legacies
State and explain four types of legacies ANSWER Demostrative legacy: This is a testamentary gift which is in its nature general but which manifests an intention that the gift shall be primarily satisfied out of a fund or a specified Open …