FACULTY OF LAWS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
First Semester Examination: 2024-2025
Course Masters: Prof. Alvin Homa / Dr. Tchana
Course Title: Contract Law
Course Code: PUL 211
Time Allowed: 2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer two questions. Orderliness and precision in answers are prescribed.
Write short notes on the following:
Bilateral Contract
Unilateral Contract
Counteroffer
Cross offer
Contract executed by Deed
15 Marks
What is the rule in Pimmel's case and what are the common law exceptions thereto?
20 Marks
Write short notes on the following:
Communications by post
10 Marks
Five instances whereby an offer may be terminated
10 Marks
Past consideration and consideration must move from the promisee
15 Marks
Looking at consideration we realize that a promise contained in an agreement is not enforceable unless it is supported by consideration, or it is recorded in a written document executed as a deed. As a legal expert, with the use of decided cases elaborate on the three instances in which though a bargain has been arrive at, yet the consideration is deemed to be insufficient.
15 Marks
With the use of relevant cases explain the difference between a social/domestic arrangement and commercial agreement in relations with the intention to create legal relations
15 Marks
Expatiate on the facts of Adams v Lindsell
5 Marks