UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN ACADEMIC YEAR 2005/2006 DECEMBER EXAMINATION UBML1053 BUSINESS LAW THURSDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2005 TIME: 2.00PM – 4.00PM (2 HOURS) BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONS) ACCOUNTING YEAR ONE Instructions to Candidates: Section A : [Total: 40 marks] 1. This section consist of ONE (1) compulsory question 2. Answer ALL the sub-questions. Section B : [Total: 60 marks] 3. This section consists of THREE (3) questions. 4. Answer only TWO (2) questions. 5. No marks will be given for any extra questions or sub-questions (i.e. parts a, b or c in a question) attempted. 6. Where the candidate answers more than the required number of questions, answers to the last question or questions, in numerical order of the questions, shall be …show more content…
(ii) (iii) Advise Ahmad as to the validity of the above terms found in his hire- purchase agreement with Kuat Finance Bhd. (16 marks) (c) Explain the meaning of “specific goods” and “unascertained goods”. Give an example for each type of goods. (9 marks) [Total: 30 marks] Q2. (a) Describe the court structure in Malaysia. (10 marks) (b) Adam makes fireworks at home for a living. He sells his home-made fireworks to the neighbourhood children. One day, while Adam was testing his fireworks in his garden, one of his fireworks went off and landed on his neighbour, Bebe’s roof. This incident happened due to Adam’s carelessness. Unfortunately, Bebe’s roof caught fire and spread to the top floor of Bebe’s house. When the fire was finally put out, there was a big hole in the roof, the interior walls of the rooms on the top floor of the house were covered with black stains caused by soot and smoke and there was also damage to a very expensive new wedding gown that Bebe had bought for her daughter. Bebe’s daughter was to wear the wedding gown at her wedding the next day. Bebe is very upset over the whole incident and wants to sue Adam for the costs for repairing her roof, repainting the walls and damage to the wedding gown. This question paper consists of 4 questions on 4 printed pages. 4 UBML1053 BUSINESS LAW Section B, Q2 (b) Continued Advise Adam
Tech Ltd hired extra electricians and worked longer hours to complete the installation as agreed on 20th December.
Firstly, we have to distinguish whether Jack makes an invitation to tender or an invitation to treat. According to Harvela Investments Ltd v. Royal Trust Co of Canada (CI) Ltd (1986), the usual analysis is that an invitation to tender for a particular project is simply an invitation to treat. ' However, in the case of Harvela Investments Ltd, the invitation to tender is treated as an offer implicating legal obligations. I believe that Jack was making an invitation to treat rather than an invitation to tender, constituting an offer, for several reasons; firstly, the terms of the invitation are vague, with no specification of time for which acceptance of the most competitive tender ' will remain open till; secondly, I infer that the lack
Mary McDonald, an 86-year-old woman, was frequently complaining about the high cost of maintenance of her house and high property taxes. She decided to cancel her fire insurance to reduce expenses. Mary’s daughter was aware of her mother’s concern about the property, and she took Mary to the lawyer’s office to sign some papers that would protect her mother. When Mary came to the lawyer’s office, she was advised that the paper she was going to sign was the deed to the property. Mary signed a document. Later on, when the municipal tax bill arrived, Mary McDonald was really surprised to see that the property was in her daughter’s name.
10. Dan hires Eve to perform at Dan 's Club, but Eve later breaches the agreement to accept a higher-paying job at First Star Arena. Dan files a suit gainst Eve. The court will most likley: award damages to Dan.
40. Principle of Law: In this case, Esposito hired Excel Construction Company to repair a porch roof. All terms of the agreement were specified in a written contract. And the dispute occurred when Excel had repaired the rear porch roof because in the agreement failed to specify whether it was the front or rear porch that needed repair. Under civil law, two parties here had signed a civil contract in writing. Because the contract failed to specify clearly front or rear porch roof, Excel completed its obligation and didn’t break the contract.
b. Make a contract for the transportation of the goods that is reasonable given the nature of the goods and other circumstances.
Maximum Possible Points: The maximum number of points you may earn for this assignment is 50.
The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction, an equitable remedy, to prevent the state of California from enforcing its statute restricting carbon dioxide emissions.
In 1816, the 2nd National Bank of the United States was chartered by Congress, establishing a branch in Maryland. In trying to protect local business and claiming the unconstitutional chartering of the National Bank, (?????as a direct response????), the state of Maryland passed legislation to impose a tax on all banks not chartered within the state (the Bank of the United States was the only bank that qualified). However, McCulloch, the cashier of BUS’ Baltimore branch, refused to pay this tax and was sued by the state. McCulloch lost in county court and the decision was reaffirmed by the appellate court.
BIS did not breach duty of care because according to "N.Y. GOB. LAW 18-105: NY Code -Section 18-105: Duties of skiers" 10-11, each skier shall have the duty not to willfully stop on any slope or trail where such stopping is likely to cause a collision with other skiers or vehicles and to yield to other skiers when entering a trail or starting downhill. Craig neglected his duty to both.
Pete’s injury is considered a non-criminal matter. I have recently been assigned his lawyer and we are trying to use the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method or civil litigation route to resolve the legal matters. After reviewing his case, he has sustained injuries from driving his four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) when it rolled over on a trail behind his home. Due to his injuries, he has been out of work and has medical expenses. He is suing the manufacturer for the ATV being defective.
Mercedes Connolly and her husband purchased airline tickets and a tour package for a tour to South Africa from Judy Samuelson, a travel agent doing business as International Tours of Manhattan. Samuelson sold tickets for a variety of airline companies and tour operators, including African Adventurers, which was the tour operator for the Connollys’ tour. Mercedes and injured her left ankle and foot. She sued Samuelson for damages. Is Samuelson liable?
The ______ approach to business and society introduced in the text is a descriptive framework that integrates legal and societal considerations with mainstream theories of competitive advantage and social
In summary, on 03/28/16 at 1851 hours Ofc. G. Lara #205 and I conducted a business check at 5029 W Ogden Ave. (Cindy Lynn).
6/2/16 – a meeting was held with Shane, in the presence of his Union Representative, Tom Brice, to discuss the allegation that he violated DOT&PF’s Unauthorized Expenditures/Purchases P&P #10.01.022, when he purchased meals while traveling for work on May 16 - 17, 2016.