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secret LW/JUN 2012/LAW416 UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA FINAL EXAMINATION cable COURSE CODE EXAMINATION TIME BUSINESS LAW LAW416 JUNE 2012 3 HOURS operating instructions TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of SEVEN (7) questions. 2. Answer any FOUR (4) of the questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a peeled page. 3. Do not bring any material into the examination mode unless permission is given by the invigilator. 4. Please check to make trustworthy that this examination pack consists of i) the Question Paper ii) an Answer Booklet provided by the Faculty DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SOThis examination paper consists of 4 printed pages Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL 2 LW/JUN2012/LAW416 QUESTION 1 a) Parliament of Malaysia is vested with the powers to legislate faithfulness. develop the procedure of the law making process originally any law is passed by the Parliament. (20 marks) b) With regards to sources of the Malaysian Legal System, discuss the doctrine of judicial precedent. (5 marks) QUESTION 2 a) Explain the rules in Hyde v. Wrench (1840) 49 ER 132 under the law of contract. (10 marks) b) Ahmad proposed to interchange his house to Badri for RM 100,000 on 1st August 2011.It was agreed by two parties that acceptance of the proposal was to be completed on or before 25th August 2011. They also agreed to use the post as the mode of communication. Badri then sent a notice of acceptance to Ahmad through with(predicate) a registered post on 20th August 2011. However, the notice was solo received by Ahmad on 27th August 2011. Ahmad then refused to dish out the house to Badri. Badri intends to sue Ahmad for breach of contract. Advise Badri on the matter. (15 marks) QUESTION 3 With regards to the law of agency, discuss the following a) Creation of agency by necessity. (15 marks) b) ratiocination of agency by operation of law 10 marks) Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL C ONFIDENTIAL 3 LW/JUN2012/LAW416 QUESTION 4 a) Irene went to Cantikmuka, a shop sell cosmetic products, to buy a set of blusher. The sales assistant, Janet recommended a crabbed type of blusher, said to be the best in the market and import from France. Irene told Janet that she was suffering from dermatitis, a skin disease that made her skin very(prenominal) sensitive. Janet told Irene that the blusher was suitable for her and relying on Janets expertise, Irene bought the blusher. Unfortunately, when Irene used it for the very first time, blotto rashes appeared on her face.Irene now intends to sue Janet and Cantikmuka. Advise Irene on the matter. (15 marks) b) Explain the remedies of a buyer when there is a breach of contract under the cut-rate sale of Goods guess 1957. (10 marks) QUESTION 5 Fazril entered into a hire purchase transcription under the Hire-Purchase Act 1967 to purchase a Honda City. Bahrin, the dealer told Fazril that the political machine was in good condition . Fazril then purchased the car. With respect to the provisions of the Hire-Purchase Act 1967, advise Fazril on the following matters a) Fazril wishes to let his younger sister, Fazreen, continue with the hire-purchase agreement. 9 marks) b) Fazril wishes to shorten the duration of the hire purchase agreement. (8 marks) c) Fazril wishes to know the genuine financial status of the hire purchase agreement from the owner. (8 marks) QUESTION 6 Discuss the definition and characteristics of a bill of exchange under the Bills of transpose Act 1949. (25 marks) Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL 4 LW/JUN 2012/LAW416 QUESTION 7 By reference to section 16(5) of the Companies Act 1965, discuss the effects of incorporation. (25 marks) termination OF QUESTION PAPER Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA CONFIDENTIAL