Contractual Capacity Q1

Q.
a) Define 'Contractual Capacity'. (5 marks)

b) Describe the circumstances in which an infant is contractually bound. (15 marks)

(20 marks, 2014 Q1)

Substitute Arbitrator and Expert Appointment Q2

Q.
With reference to the Arbitration Act 2005;

a) Explain the appointment of Substitute Arbitrator. (10 marks)

b) The Expert appointed by the Arbitral Tribunal. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2014 Q2)

Sources of Written and Unwritten Law in Malaysia Q3

Q.
Explain the sources of written and unwritten law in Malaysia.

(20 marks, 2014 Q3)

Negligence, Tort and Contract Q4

Q.
a) Describe professional negligence. (10 marks)

b) Distinguish between Tort and Contract. (10 marks)

(20 marks, 2014 Q4)

RIghts of House Owners against damages by Developer Q5

Q.
A housing project was completed by the Syarikat Mewah Berhad. A few of the house purchasers intended to claim damages from Syarikat Mewah Berhad because the water tank installed inside their houses had collapsed and caused damage to their belongings.

You are to advise the purchasers on their rights.

(20 marks, 2014 Q5)

Hierarchy of Malaysian Courts Q6

Q.
Ascertain the hierarchy of Malaysian Courts and the jurisdiction of the Civil Courts in West Malaysia.

(20 marks, 2014 Q6)

Responsibilities of Principals and Agents Q7

Q.
Compare and contrast the responsibilities between the principal and the agent.

(20 marks, 2014 Q7)

Promissory Estoppel revisited Q8

Q.
Yuri paid RM10,000 to Roger who in return orally agreed to sell to Yuri his house for that sum. Roger refused to sell the house.

Advice Yuri.

(20 marks, 2014 Q8)