QUESTION 1

(a) Define the term 'law'. (b) Outline four purpose of law in society.

QUESTION 2

(b) Describe four remedies available to a plaintiff in a civil action. (c) With reference to international law: i. Distinguish between "Public international law" and "Private international law". ii. Define the term "treaty". iii. Describe three types of treaties.

QUESTION 3

(a) Highlight four characteristics of good laws in the society.

QUESTION 4

a) Distinguish between public law and private law

QUESTION 5

a) (i) Explain the term international law (ii) Summarize eight matters that are dealt with under international law

QUESTION 6

a) Outline three differences between criminal law and civil law

QUESTION 7

(a) Highlight three contributions of equity to the development of the legal system. (b) Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of case law.

QUESTION 8

(a) Explain three sources of constitutional law.

QUESTION 9

(a) Explain three sources of constitutional law.

QUESTION 10

(a) Explain the rules governing the passing of risk in a sale of goods contract (b) Highlight the circumstances under which an agent would be allowed to delegate his authority. (c) An agent will usually act within his authority, but if the relationship with his principal is well established he may occasionally act outside the authority if he feels the principal will subsequently ratify the agent's action. Discuss the effects of subsequent.

QUESTION 11

a) In relation to the Sale of Goods Act: i) Discuss the maxim "nemo dat quod non habet" ii) Highlight two important principles of the above maxim Outline the exceptions to the maxim referred to in (a) (i) above

QUESTION 12

(a) Outline five provisions which govern termination of a hire purchase agreement by the hirer.

QUESTION 13

(a) Where goods have been let under a hire-purchase agreement and two-thirds of the hire purchase price has 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.

QUESTION 14

(a) Describe five duties of the owner of goods in a hire purchase agreement.

QUESTION 15

(b) Ben Moses purchased a motor vehicle from Arizona Motors Ltd. under a hire purchase agreement at a cost of Sh.600, 000 payable in twelve installments. After paying six installments, he gave the car to his wife Isaby Ogeto as a gift. The following month, their relationship became strained and Ben Moses moved out of the matrimonial home taking the car with him. Isaby Ogeto feels aggrieved and has come to you with mandatory instructions to file a case against Ben Moses for recovery of the car. Identify the legal principles applicable in the above case and advise Isaby Ogeto.