Introduction To Law June 2002- b/ V5 x6 Z7 o% S. X
Section one Question 1 Answer all questions below. Do not write more than 20 words on each sentence.
( y* Y" Z7 y( V. }0 f/ k 1.1 Explain what is an offer. (4 marks)9 j- `: I- S' C, w
1.2 Name the 2 types of undue influence. (2 marks)
1 t7 e, c- D g2 O. R4 V+ q; b 1.3 In the agreement (an offer and acceptance), what muse be certain. (1 mark)
5 B$ j4 v% g \9 u9 H; d7 h 1.4 What is the difference between a condition and a warranty and their consequence to the validity of a contract. (4 marks)
, z* U$ V0 H3 L 1.5 Give any two examples of strict liability. (2 marks)! `' l4 ]/ _ v: X8 X
1.6 Give any 3 characteristics of a negotiable instrument. (3 marks)0 m& r3 D, _( m( f, j8 L* r
1.7 What is meant by “good faith”. (1 mark)8 {9 B1 R: a$ f# F5 b% i
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”" J" n3 B- g M* y: \
1.9 Name 2 types of crossing of a cheque under the Bill of Exchange Ordinance. (2 marks)4 D. }! f" Z5 r% _* I ^
Section two Answer any four questions out of the seven questions (2----8) below only. Each question carries 20 marks." T0 y' c/ A, [, q* V. E+ o9 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.6 O7 p1 k$ d* o( l8 b
2.3 The rule of acceptance is applicable to cheque.
/ \; [& P1 l! {+ }, z4 g 2.4 An account holder has a duty to inspect the monthly statement of account sent by his bank to him. |