Introduction To Law June 2002
6 F. ~/ d1 h$ i9 l. Z) {2 w3 i N Section one Question 1 Answer all questions below. Do not write more than 20 words on each sentence." ?3 w( B ^3 J9 S4 _, {/ I- L
1.1 Explain what is an offer. (4 marks)
8 {( b' r; S$ f$ l! t 1.2 Name the 2 types of undue influence. (2 marks)
. x1 H" u- k8 b 1.3 In the agreement (an offer and acceptance), what muse be certain. (1 mark)
4 t0 n3 B2 `( ?, o7 n 1.4 What is the difference between a condition and a warranty and their consequence to the validity of a contract. (4 marks)
8 i. q: k7 J& \1 W* | 1.5 Give any two examples of strict liability. (2 marks)
# ^$ c& Y- C0 m1 J 1.6 Give any 3 characteristics of a negotiable instrument. (3 marks)
, ?; q& E( u/ O* }& e# G: B 1.7 What is meant by “good faith”. (1 mark)
4 ~2 e+ |! H' i r' ?& ], d- b 1.8 What type of indorsement is the following: (1 mark) “pay to the order of Bank of China for collection Signed by Li Rong sang”
/ S4 r7 H. F, ` 1.9 Name 2 types of crossing of a cheque under the Bill of Exchange Ordinance. (2 marks)
' n7 z( m1 L7 ?. @4 B7 d Section two Answer any four questions out of the seven questions (2----8) below only. Each question carries 20 marks.
( {. `8 D" `' D1 e Question 2 Answer all questions below. Read the following statements, state whether they are True(T) or False(F). If it is a false statement, try to rewrite a correct version to illustrate your answers. 2.1 All contracts made by persons of unsound mind are void. 2.2 Liability in tort may be terminated by death.8 |/ Q$ x p9 @( H1 k8 ~9 A
2.3 The rule of acceptance is applicable to cheque., z5 v: c3 V8 a+ U. c% \" i- l2 H
2.4 An account holder has a duty to inspect the monthly statement of account sent by his bank to him. |