QUESTION ONE

1. James and Alex concluded a contract on 1 May 2019. In terms of this contract James sold elephant tusks to Alex for ksh200000. They agreed that James would deliver the elephant tusks to Alex on 2 May 2019. James's license to sell elephant tusks expired on 18 March 2019. James is an employee of the Water dew Nature Reserve and Game Farm. Her contract of employment does not allow her to sell any game or any part thereof in her private capacity and time.

Required:

Discuss the validity of the contract between James and Alex. (5 Marks)

1. Prisca who is 17 years old is married to Cyrus. She entered and concluded a contract, with Ben, for the sale of household furniture. In terms of the contract, Prisca sold all her dining room furniture to Ben for Ksh 80 000. Prisca did not obtain permission from Cyrus to conclude this contract. Is the contract between Prisca and Ben valid?

Required:

Explain your answer in reference to the law of contract. (5 Marks)