Thomas Sim E3009

Q.During the enquiry under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the owner of the affected land has claimed compensation for ‘injurious affection and severance’ to his remaining land or his other adjoining land.(a) […]

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An ad hoc appointment is more favourable among Estate Agents as compared to sole agency. Discuss.

(20 marks, 2016 Q8)

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(a) Explain the factors that need to be considered in selecting floor finishes. (10 marks)

(b) Suggest and give reasons for selecting the types of floor finishes suitable for the following areas:

(i) […]

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(a) With reference to Local Government Act 1976 (As amended), explain FIVE (5) reasons for the amendment of Valuation List. (10 marks)

(b) Imran has bought a double Storey terrace house in Taman Ungku Tun […]

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(a) Define the Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) concept. (5 marks)

(b) Elaborate the barriers for implementing customer relationship marketing (CRM). (20 marks)

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(a) State any TWO (2) types of government budget. (5 marks)

(b) State TWO (2) functions of Central Bank. (5 marks)

(c) Define direct tax and give TWO (2) examples in relation to property. (5 […]

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What is the meaning of ‘Nemo dat quod non habet’? Why is it related to tort law?

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Nemo dat quod non habet, literally meaning “no one gives what he doesn’t have” is a legal rule, sometimes called the nemo […]

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What is ‘restitutio ad integrum’? How does it apply to tort law?

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Restitutio ad Integrum is explained as:

Restitutio ad integrum is a Latin term which means restoration to original condition. It is […]

Q.Explain ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’. How is this principle affecting tortuous claims?A.Volenti non fit iniuria (or injuria) (Latin: “to a willing person, injury is not done”) is a common law doctrine which states […]

Q.What is ‘Res Ipsa Loquitur’? How does it be used in defence?A.Res Ipsa Loquitur carries the meaning of ‘the thing speaks for itself’. An example is in medical malpractice – a cotton swap being left inside the […]

Q.Compare and contrast the principles behind Lamb v Camden London Borough Council (1981) and Dorset Yacht Co Ltd v Home Office (1970).A.Both cases had the issue of negligence on duty of care caused by defendant […]

Q.What are the defence mechanism for liability in tort?A.When there is ‘breaking the chain’ or Novus Actus Itervieniens or ‘New Act Intervening’.General defence negating liability in tort are:1. Volenti non fit […]

Q.What are the advantages and disadvantages of strict liability?A.Advantages:(1) The huge increase in the Standard of Products and the increased complexity of their component ingredients made it extremely […]

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In simple words, describe strict liability. What is the one key significant difference strict liability is compared to ordinary negligence?

What are the presumptions that mens rea would not be […]

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What Considerations and Objects are lawful, and what are not? Give examples of each in your own words.

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The below are the 5 circumstances for consideration or object to be unlawful, as stated in s.24 […]

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What Considerations and Objects are lawful, and what are not? Give examples of each in your own words.

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[This is in fact the most important part of a contract. It is Section 24, and when a contract […]

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What is anticipatory breach? Give an example for it.

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Wikipedia has the below definition of ‘Anticipatory Breach’:

Anticipatory repudiation, also called an anticipatory breach, is a term in the law of […]

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Obligation to a contract can be discharged by various ways – frustration, performance, breach and agreement. Discuss the various types of performances.

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See 2011 Q2 on discharging contract here.

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Ahmad has been taken care of by his long time agent Salim in all the transaction of his estate holdings. During his younger days, Ahmad had a tough life. He did not go to school and farmed in his Kampung […]

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Melvin is a quick tempered person. He makes decision fast. The day he saw the house advertised by you as an agent, he straight away liked it. Edmund who is the house owner is a shrewd businessman. In order for […]