university of buea
faculty of laws and political science
department of public law and public administration
department of public law and public administration
Course Instructors: Dr. Fopa Tapon / Dr. Nkumbe
Date: 04/07/2024
Time: 10:30-12:30
Venue: Classroom Block 150 C&D
Course Code: PUL 216
Course Title: Justice and Its Institutions
Credit Value: 2
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions.
Answer the following question using the concepts seen in class:
Peter and Lola have decided to buy household appliances for their new apartment located in Limbe. They therefore bought a washing machine as well as dishwasher in a store in Douala. Delivery was made to their home. However, it turned out that the dishwasher was not working. The couple comes to consult you to find out:
What is the nature of the dispute?
5 Marks
Which jurisdiction is competent to resolve the dispute arising with the seller? Justify
10 Marks
In case they don't have the means to handle the whole procedure, what is the course of action to take?
15 Marks
In case of dissatisfaction with the decision rendered by the judge, what procedure can they undertake?
10 Marks
Total: 40 Marks
Indicate True or False and justify each answer:
The hierarchy of civil courts includes three levels of jurisdiction
A common law court has jurisdiction in the area over which a text grants it jurisdiction
Administrative jurisdiction includes audit courts
The Court of impeachment tries only parliamentarians
The Alkali courts are exceptional courts
Public prosecutors are examining magistrates
Judicial police officers investigate and judge offences
The Courts of Appeal hear appeals against decisions rendered by special Courts
The Supreme Court judges labor law disputes
Notaries advise, assist and represent their clients before courts
A Court of Appeal is also called Court of Cassation
The lawyer is a civil servant attached to the ministry of justice
The Constitutional Council of Cameroon was created in 2018
The State Security Court has exclusive jurisdiction over acts of corruption and misappropriations of public funds
The Special Criminal Court was created in Cameroon by law No. 61/06 of 4 April 1961
Total: 30 Marks