Assessment Questions on the #law and human behavior topic

1.Law deals with the rules and regulation that govern the morals and principles of human behavior. They are set and should be abided by the society at large. Explain the relationship between law and morality.

2.Equity is a virtue that is needed mostly in daily practices since it enhances justice and fairness to the society and legal practices in sources of law. Highlight three contributions of equity to the development of the legal system.

3.With regard to administrative law: summarize three grounds upon which court might interfere with the decisions of an administrative body.

4.Summarize three exceptions laid down in Tournier V. National Provisional and Union Bank of England (1924), regarding the bank's disclosure concerning its customers' affairs.

5.A law of contract is a legally binding agreement made by two or more parties. By so summarize four ways in which a contract might be discharged by operation of the law.

6.One of the principles of the insurance is the principle of utmost good faith .Highlight some of the facts that need not to be disclosed by the insured or insurer.

7.Jane mburu wants to engage in the business of exporting of petrol she has purchased a ship in order to advance the business. Advise Jane mburu on the type of insurance under which she could insure the ship and the three classes of policies available under that type of insurance.

8.In relation to the law of insurance distinguish

Between a contract of insurance and a wagering contract.

9.John insured a ship against any losses while lying at Mombasa port for a sum of shillings ten million with BADC insurance company limited. He further insured the same ship with Deep sea insurance company limited for a similar amount subsequently the port caught fire and the ship was badly damaged. The estimate cost of repair of the ship is five million. John has lodged a claim for compensation. Explain the legal principles in the above case and advise John.

10.Where goods have been let under higher purchase agreement and two thirds of the higher purchase price have been paid the owner shall not enforce any right to recover possession of the goods from the hirer otherwise than by suit. Explain three consequences of contravention of the above provision by the owner.