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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
TEST 1
COURSE : BUSINESS LAW
COURSE CODE : LAW 416
DATE : 17 OCTOBER 2012 (WEDNESDAY)
TIME : 1 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This question paper consists of THREE QUESTIONS: Answer TWO (2) questions only (1 Question x 25 Marks = 25 Marks)
2. Do not bring any notes or reading material into the test hall. If you have ‘accidentally’ done so, please surrender the materials to the invigilator. Failure to do so, may lead to the charge of copying or bringing notes into the test hall.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This test paper consists of 2 printed pages
ANSWER TWO (2) QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
( a ) Merry was instructed by Datuk Y to sell a house in Penang. She was promised a remuneration of RM3000. While performing her duties, Merry has used her own money amounting to RM900. Merry received RM5000 as deposit from the buyer of the house. After completion of the transaction Datuk Y refused to make any payment to Merry. Advise the parties.
(35 Marks)
( b ) Agency can be terminated by operation of law. Discuss .
( 15 Marks )
QUESTION 2
( a ) Khairul has appointed Kamarul as his agent to sell his shop house at Jalan Suka Ria. According to the agency agreement, the shop house should be sold at price of RM150, 000 within a period of one year. 8 months after the appointment, Kamarul suffered a heart attack.
He is not able to perform his duty as his agent due to health problem. Kamarul wishes to discontinue to an agent. Advise Kamarul
(35 Marks)
( b ) Agent owes duty of good faith towards his principal. Discuss. (15 Marks)
QUESTION 3
( a ) Zaza appointed Ah Long as her agent to purchase a computer software for RM 15,000.
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
TEST 1
COURSE : BUSINESS LAW
COURSE CODE : LAW 416
DATE : 17 OCTOBER 2012 (WEDNESDAY)
TIME : 1 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. This question paper consists of THREE QUESTIONS: Answer TWO (2) questions only (1 Question x 25 Marks = 25 Marks)
2. Do not bring any notes or reading material into the test hall. If you have ‘accidentally’ done so, please surrender the materials to the invigilator. Failure to do so, may lead to the charge of copying or bringing notes into the test hall.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This test paper consists of 2 printed pages
ANSWER TWO (2) QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
( a ) Merry was instructed by Datuk Y to sell a house in Penang. She was promised a remuneration of RM3000. While performing her duties, Merry has used her own money amounting to RM900. Merry received RM5000 as deposit from the buyer of the house. After completion of the transaction Datuk Y refused to make any payment to Merry. Advise the parties.
(35 Marks)
( b ) Agency can be terminated by operation of law. Discuss .
( 15 Marks )
QUESTION 2
( a ) Khairul has appointed Kamarul as his agent to sell his shop house at Jalan Suka Ria. According to the agency agreement, the shop house should be sold at price of RM150, 000 within a period of one year. 8 months after the appointment, Kamarul suffered a heart attack.
He is not able to perform his duty as his agent due to health problem. Kamarul wishes to discontinue to an agent. Advise Kamarul
(35 Marks)
( b ) Agent owes duty of good faith towards his principal. Discuss. (15 Marks)
QUESTION 3
( a ) Zaza appointed Ah Long as her agent to purchase a computer software for RM 15,000.