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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q6B – Company Law

Explain two fiduciary duties of a company director.

Directors of companies are placed in special and unique positions. Their status imposes certain duties on them, and these include fiduciary duties.

Required:
Explain any TWO fiduciary duties of a company director.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q6A – Company Law

Advise on the importance of filing annual returns for Xeyoze Limited.

Xeyoze Limited was incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission on February 1, 2010. On March 1, 2011, the company bid for a contract to rehabilitate one of the nation’s oil refineries. This contract attracted scores of bidders because it was seen as a very lucrative one. A rival bidder objected to the competence of Xeyoze Limited to bid for the contract on the ground that an investigation at the Corporate Affairs Commission revealed that the company has not filed its annual returns.

Required: Advise Xeyoze Limited on the following:

(i) The importance of filing annual returns. (2 Marks)
(ii) The period within which the annual returns must be filed. (2 Marks)
(iii) The consequences of failure to file annual returns. (2 Marks)
(iv) Whether it is optional to file the annual returns or not (2 Marks)
(v) What is your advice if the contract was bid for on October 1, 2010? (3 Marks)

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q5B – Agency Law

State two differences between a hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement.

A hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement are similar but not identical. Required: State any TWO differences between a hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q5A – Agency Law

Advise KMS and Stella on the legal implications of Stella's actions.

Stella works as a sales girl for Kampus Multipurpose Stores (KMS), operated by Lucas on the University Campus. Recently, Lucas discovered that whenever he was not around, Stella would pack Lucas’ wares off the shelves and display her own wares on the shelves. Thus, Stella used her employer’s time, resources and facilities to sell her own wares in place of her employer’s. The financial books of KMS were audited last month and the audit revealed that on some occasions, Stella sold her employer’s wares at a higher rate than that recommended and she pocketed the difference. Required: Advise the following parties on the legal implications of their actions: (i) KMS (5 Marks) (ii) Stella (6 Marks)

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q4B – Law of Contract

Explain the concept of undue influence in contract law.

For a contract to be binding on all the parties to it, it must not be tainted by any vitiating element. Undue influence is one of such vitiating elements.
Required: Explain briefly undue influence as a vitiating element in a contract.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q4A – Law of Contract

Advise on the implications of a contract entered into by a minor.

Samuel, aged 16, is the son of Chief Luke Umeh, a multi-billionaire. Two weeks ago, Samuel drove his father’s 2011 model Jeep vehicle to a car exhibition. At the exhibition, he saw a year 2012 model of the same Jeep and entered into a contract with the manufacturers to buy two of the latest Jeep. The two Jeeps were delivered to Samuel and he drives them to his secondary school to impress his school mates. The manufacturers of the Jeep, Manny Auto Engineering Limited, requested payment for the Jeeps but Samuel refused to pay, claiming that he is an infant. The manufacturers are insisting on full payment for the vehicles by Chief Umeh.
Required: Advise the following parties on the implications of their actions:
(i) The manufacturers;
(ii) Samuel; and
(iii) Chief Luke Umeh.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3C – Sources of Nigerian Law

Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

The law of tort deals with civil liabilities of wrongdoers. There are many heads of liability under the law. One of the heads of liability is the tort of vicarious liability. You are required to explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3B – Sources of Nigerian Law

State fundamental human rights guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.

Every human being has rights which are fundamental and which he enjoys because he is a person. In Nigeria, the fundamental human rights are guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. You are required to state any FIVE fundamental human rights guaranteed by Chapter IV of the Nigerian Constitution.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3A – Sources of Nigerian Law

List the sources of Nigerian law.

Nigerian law is rich both in respect to source and contents. You are required to list any FIVE sources of Nigerian Law.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q2C – Company Law

State two powers of an Official Receiver appointed to manage a debtor's property.

An Official Receiver is usually appointed by the court to take over the management of the property of a debtor. You are required to state TWO powers of an Official Receiver.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Sale of Goods

Determine when the risk in goods transfers from seller to buyer in a sale of goods contract.

In an agreement for the sale of goods, the risk remains with the seller until:

A. Sale is completed
B. Goods are inspected to the satisfaction of the buyer
C. Final payment is made by the buyer
D. Cost, insurance, and freight are paid for
E. Bill of lading is signed by the seller

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Agency Law

Determine the number of parties involved in an agency relationship.

An agency relationship is one involving:

A. A single party
B. Two parties
C. Three parties
D. Four parties
E. Five parties

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Law of Contract

Identifying when duress renders a contract voidable.

Where a party to a contract was forced to consent to the terms of a contract, such a contract is said to be:

A. Novel
B. Fraudulent
C. Binding
D. Actionable per se
E. Voidable

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Law of Contract

Identifying when a mistake renders a contract void.

Mistake could render a contract void if it was made before the contract was:

A. Concluded
B. Frustrated
C. Registered
D. Paid for
E. Registered with the government

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Law of Tort

Identifying the proper definition of civil liabilities.

Civil liabilities include:

A. Suspended sentences
B. Payment of fines
C. Payment of damages
D. Short-term imprisonment
E. Long-term imprisonment

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q9 – The Nigerian Legal System

Identify the correct authority where election petitions should be originally filed.

Election petition cases must originally be filed before:

A. A High Court Judge
B. The Justices of Court of Appeal
C. The Justices of the Supreme Court
D. The Election Petition Tribunal
E. A Notary Public

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Partnership Law

Identify the activity that an un-discharged bankrupt cannot engage in.

In which of the following shall an un-discharged bankrupt NOT engage?

A. Travel outside the country
B. Attend shareholders’ meeting of a company
C. Enjoy public amenities
D. Contest in an election for an elective office
E. Contribute to a public debate

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Negotiable Instruments

Identifying conditions under which a bank may be excused from paying a customer's cheque.

A bank may be excused from the obligation to pay a customer’s cheque EXCEPT when:

A. There is an unsigned alteration on the cheque
B. The cheque is stale
C. The drawer’s death comes to the notice of the bank
D. The bank does not have enough cash
E. There is an effective countermand

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Hire Purchase and Consumer Credit Transactions

Identifying the obligation that does not fall under a hirer's responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT a hirer’s obligation?

A. To take delivery of the goods
B. To take proper care of the goods
C. Not to part with the possession of the goods
D. To report to the owner every week
E. To return the goods to the owner when the agreement is terminated

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Contract

Identify which contract is not considered illegal under common law.

Which of the following is NOT an illegal contract at common law?

A. A contract to commit a crime or tort
B. An agreement to solicit for prostitutes
C. A contract to obstruct the administration of justice
D. A contract to supply local goods to a foreign country
E. A contract with an alien enemy during the war

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