THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COMMERCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

QUESTION 1

a) Distinguish between :-
I. Law and Morality (2marks)
II. Public and Private Law (2marks)
III. Substantive law and procedural law (2marks)
IV. Civil law and Criminal law ( 2marks)
b) Identify the factors that may undermine the rule of law in a country (4marks)

QUESTION 2

a) Explain 5 advantages of Statutes law (10marks)

b) Explain 8 sources of law in Kenya (16marks)
c) Discuss five reasons why you are studying this unit and its relevance to your course of study
(10marks)

QUESTION 3

a) Distinguish between the following

I. Common Law and Equity (6marks)
II. Statute Law and Judicial precedent (6marks)
b) Explain five Essential Elements to a contract (10marks)

QUESTION 4

a) Explain 5 advantages of Statutes law (10marks)

b) Describe the remedies available in a court of law to the person whom a wrong is committed
against (10marks)
c) Discuss five hindrance to justice of law experienced in Kenya today (10 marks)