ELEMENTS OF LAW
This unit or subject is examined by KNEC on those taking the following courses:
Introduction
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her work apply the law in business in relation to other persons and institutions.
General Objectives
By the end of the module unit, the trainee should be able to:
- Discuss the sources of law in Kenya
- Explain the nature and jurisdiction of courts in Kenya
- Apply the elements of public law
- Outline the law of contract and its application in business transaction
- Apply the principles of law of agency
- Discuss the law of tort and its application in business activities
- Demonstrate competency to make legally sound decisions
The topics that need to be covered as required by KNEC in this unit/subject are as follows:
Module Unit Summary
Topic 1: Introduction to Law
- Meaning of law
- Significance of law
- Law and morality
- Classification of law
- Sources of law
Topic 2: Structure and Jurisdiction of Courts in Kenya
- Composition and jurisdiction of courts
- Hierarchy of Kenyan courts
- Composition and jurisdiction of administrative tribunals
Topic 3: Elements of Public Law
- Composition of public law
- Functions of public law
- Right of citizens
- Offences
Topic 4: Law of Contract
- Meaning of contract
- Types of contracts
- Elements of contracts
- Grounds of illegal contract
- Vitiating factors
- Significance of privity of contract
- Negotiable instruments
- Methods of discharging contracts
- Remedies
- Limitations of action
Topic 5: Law of Agency
- Meaning law of agency
- Parties to a contract of agency
- Types of agents
- Creation of agency
- Right and duties of parties to an agency
- Ways of discharging agency
Topic 6: Law of Tort
- Meaning of tort
- General defenses
- Elements of tort
- Parties to tort
- Remedies available for tort
Topic 7: Law of Succession
- Meaning of succession law
- Testate & testamentary succession
- Wills & capacity to make a will
- Grant of probate & letters of administration
- Interstate or Non- testamentary succession
- « Gifts in contemplation of death
Topic 8: Law of Property
- Basic concepts in law of property
- Contract of employment
- Employers’ responsibility
- Employees’ responsibility
- Employment enactments and regulations
- Tort negligence
Topic 9: Employment Law
- Basic concepts
- Contract of employment
- Employers’ responsibility
- Employees’ responsibility
- Employment enactments and regulations
- Tort negligence
Topic 10: Emerging Issues and Trends in Law
- Emerging issues and trends in law
- Challenges posed by emerging issues and trends in law
- Coping challenges posed by emerging issues and trends in law
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