Task; Law of Land

1. If the Offeror indicates a particular method of acceptance of an offer, such as for example 'send me

an email or SMS by 5.00pm tonight,' but the Offeree sends a letter by normal post instead, will this

action, constitute a valid acceptance?

2. International law may be private international law or public international

law. Private international law deals with individual transaction and there is

an international element. Public international law covers relations between

states or states and international bodies like U.N. Discuss.

3. Public law is categorized into civil law and criminal law therefore

distinguish "civil law" and "criminal law" on the basis of the two aspects:

the parties and burden of proof.

4. With reference to international law: distinguish between "public

international law" and "private international law" and define the term

treaty and its types.

5. In the constitutional law there are various sources of law evident there and

the constitution is given priority over the others. Outline four ways which

the supremacy of the constitution is manifested in the country.

6. In relation to the sources of law: explain the meaning of the term

"common law "and state four characteristics that a custom under African

customary law should satisfy to be enforceable.

7. With the use of appropriate examples, highlight four circumstances under

which African customary law may be used as a source of law and matters

in which African customary law can be applied.

8. One of the most significant shortcomings of the common law that led to

the development of equity was inadequate remedies. As a result, many

would be plaintiffs were left out; however, equity increased the remedies.

With reference to the above statements discuss five equitable remedies.

9. As sources of law is concerned, explain the inadequacies of common law

that resulted in the development of the principles and doctrines of equity

as a complimentary source of law.

10. During legislation, a bill might either undergo assent or referral during the

bill assessment process. Summarize the process of presidential assent.