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Contracts I Exam Questions 2018

The document outlines an exam for a Contracts I course, listing 6 questions on various topics related to contracts including types of contracts, void and voidable agreements, privity of contract, coercion and undue influence, protecting minors, and obtaining unfair advantage. It provides instructions for answering one question and any two others.

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Contracts I Exam Questions 2018

The document outlines an exam for a Contracts I course, listing 6 questions on various topics related to contracts including types of contracts, void and voidable agreements, privity of contract, coercion and undue influence, protecting minors, and obtaining unfair advantage. It provides instructions for answering one question and any two others.

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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN

AFRICA

A. M. E. C. E. A P.O. Box 62157


00200 Nairobi - KENYA
MAIN EXAMINATION Telephone: 891601-6
Fax: 254-20-891084
E-mail:academics@[Link]
AUGUST – DECEMBER 2018 TRIMESTER

FACULTY OF LAW

REGULAR PROGRAMME

CLS 103: CONTRACTS I

Date: DECEMBER 2018 Duration: 2 Hours


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and ANY OTHER TWO Questions

Q1. a) Discuss the various types of contracts. 4marks

b) With examples explain the difference between voidable and void


agreements. 4marks

c) The cardinal principle of law is privity of contract, discuss. 5marks

d) Distinguish between coercion and undue influence. 5marks

e) While giving examples discuss how the law protects minors. 5marks

f) Discuss the principle of justice and fairness that a person must not obtain
unfair advantage over another. 7marks
Q2. a) Legality of consent is a must in mercantile law without which the
transactions / contract becomes null and void. Explain 10marks

b) While giving examples discuss the legal rules of considerations 10marks

Q3. a) The desire of the promisor is made by the promise / offeree, discuss while
giving legal roles of consideration? 8marks

b) Offer and acceptance formulate the main team of a business transaction?


Discuss 12marks

Q4. a) While giving the definitions of a contract discuss the essential elements of
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a valid contract? 10marks

b) What are the circumstances under which a contract may be frustrated .


Give its consequences thereof. 10marks
Q5. a) While giving the meaning of discharge of a contract discus the various
ways on how a contract can be discharged. 10marks

b) The general rule is that any person can enter into any kind of a contract,
discuss its legal exceptions. 10marks
*END*

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