Q. ‘The mere fact that one of the parties to a contract acted under a mistake does not, as a general rule, affect the validity of the contract.’ Discuss the Read More …
Category: 2013 D02 Law
Partnership and Principal-Agent Relationship Q7
Q. a) Ali and Bidin are partners in a construction company. Bidin entered into a contract to buy building materials from Chong. If Bidin dies before payment is made, is Read More …
Strict Liability Cases Discussed Q6
Q. a) Define i) private nuisance ii) public nuisance (4 marks) b) Discuss with supported court cases, four (4) elements necessary to establish liability under Strict Liability. (16 marks) (20 Read More …
Arbitration Act 2005 Arbitral Tribunal Q5
Q.With reference to the Arbitration Act 2005, describe the powers conferred upon the Arbitral Tribunal under Section 21. (20 marks, 2013 Q5) A. Although it would be better to put Read More …
Bad Contracts etc. Q4
Q. Explain: a) Void contracts. b) Voidable contracts. c) Illegal contracts. d) Unenforceable contracts. (20 marks, 2013 Q4) A. Mistake in contract see below links. 2013 D02 Q8, MIA QE Read More …
Inducement to a Contract – Fraud Q3
Q. Zain is considering taking a 6-year lease of a property from a landlord named Salim. One of the lessee’s covenants in the lease states that, “All external woodwork shall Read More …
Superior Courts vs Subordinate Courts Q2
Q.Compare and contrast the jurisdiction of Superior Courts and Subordinate Courts in Malaysia. (20 marks, 2013 Q2) A. Second Class Magistrates are not commonly appointed nowadays. Small Claim Court (Small Read More …
A Valid Contract Nullified Q1
Q. a) Explain the three fundamental elements for a valid contract. (10 marks) b) Describe two (2) situations in which a contract may be nullified. (10 marks) (20 marks, 2013 Read More …