Introduction To Law June 20020 o, d- j, }! A: @3 [4 v
Section one Question 1 Answer all questions below. Do not write more than 20 words on each sentence.4 \8 g- B7 Y! l( ?* e8 u2 l
1.1 Explain what is an offer. (4 marks)
6 ^( j7 x9 f" d6 M) U 1.2 Name the 2 types of undue influence. (2 marks): @, i! Q6 G% |% U& N+ }" O* h
1.3 In the agreement (an offer and acceptance), what muse be certain. (1 mark)3 @" e& C" B6 y7 w
1.4 What is the difference between a condition and a warranty and their consequence to the validity of a contract. (4 marks)# y0 L: `8 G9 _9 r
1.5 Give any two examples of strict liability. (2 marks)! S" ~; V3 _+ S' V6 `5 ^
1.6 Give any 3 characteristics of a negotiable instrument. (3 marks)2 N, S1 N5 A( B u2 c
1.7 What is meant by “good faith”. (1 mark)
& o& s! [& b+ G2 d 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”1 l) q4 G ]$ f. x
1.9 Name 2 types of crossing of a cheque under the Bill of Exchange Ordinance. (2 marks)
! Y: g9 ]1 i7 D+ i- A; m: u; m Section two Answer any four questions out of the seven questions (2----8) below only. Each question carries 20 marks.
6 T; i; r5 ^* k0 @: v) V# k 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.
0 i/ E- M, u6 n5 j f 2.3 The rule of acceptance is applicable to cheque.; v6 a( x# D. t2 k* i
2.4 An account holder has a duty to inspect the monthly statement of account sent by his bank to him. |