UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
FACULTY OF LAWS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LAW
First Semester Examination Year 2024/2025
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND CAMEROON LEGAL SYSTEM
Course Code: PUL201
Time Allowed: 2 hrs
Course instructors: Prof. Atangcho / Dr. Giong
INSTRUCTIONS: Attempt TWO questions of your choice. All questions carry 35 marks.
How does the doctrine of Binding Precedent operate in Common Law system?
35 marks
What is the importance of Construction and Interpretation of Statutes in Common Law system?
35 marks
Write short notes on the following:
Mischief Rule
Rescission and rectification
Reversing and over-ruling
Deductive and inductive reasoning