(i) Define an easement (ii) State and explain the characteristics of easements ANSWER (i) Definition of an easement An easement has been defined as a right attached to a parcel of land which allows the proprietor of the land to Read More …
Category: CPA Business Law Revison
CPA Business Law Revison
A lease agreement usually contains implied terms on the part of the lessor and lessee. State the terms implied on the part of the lessee
A lease agreement usually contains implied terms on the part of the lessor and lessee. State the terms implied on the part of the lessee ANSWER Terms implied on the part on the lessee include: To pay the rent reserved Read More …
In relation to the Law of Property, distinguish between real property and personal property
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 Read More …
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 Read More …
Explain four defences which may be offered a defendant to an action for trespass to the person
Explain four defences which may be offered 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 Read More …
A contract is an agreement which is enforceable the law. (a) What are the prerequisites of a valid contract? (b) Explain the validity of the following contracts entered into 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 Mrs. Kimani and Miss Tomno for an overdraft with a bank.
A contract is an agreement which is enforceable the law. (a) What are the prerequisites of a valid contract? (b) Explain the validity of the following contracts entered into Rita, aged 16 years: (i) A contract of apprenticeship Read More …
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. Read More …
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 the Provisions of the Limitation of Actions Act, Cap 22 failing which the Read More …
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 Read More …
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 Read More …