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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Agency Law
The question explores the principle of agency by estoppel, doctrine of binding precedent, vicarious liability, and definitions of intestacy and trust.
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Yomi, the son of a school proprietor, often visited his father’s office to spend some hours. Although never given authority to do so, he sometimes assisted in accepting payments from and issued receipts to students, and always handed over the money to the Bursar. However, he failed to account for the payment he received from Kola, a student, whom the school eventually declared as still owing. The school proprietor argued that Yomi had no authority to collect money from students on behalf of the school.
(a) Outline the legal positions of Yomi, Kola, and the school. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain the doctrine of binding precedent and state TWO instances when the Court of Appeal will NOT be bound by its own previous decisions. (4 Marks)
(c) Explain the principle of vicarious liability and state TWO relationships upon which it is dependent. (4 Marks)
(d) Define (i) Intestacy and (ii) Trust. (2 Marks)
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- Tags: Agency by Estoppel, Intestacy, Judicial Precedent, Trust Law, Vicarious Liability
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Agency Law
- Series: NOV 2011
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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q6D – Agency Law
Identify the order of priority for persons applying for letters of administration under intestacy law.
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Intestacy law relates to persons who die intestate. Required: State SIX persons that can apply for letters of administration of the estate of a person who dies intestate in their order of priority under the law of intestacy.
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- Tags: Intestacy, Legal Rights, Letters of Administration, Succession
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Agency Law
- Series: MAY 2023
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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Law of Trusts
Identify the legal term for an unclaimed estate that devolves to the State under intestacy.
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- Tags: Intestacy, Law of Trusts, Legal Terminology, Unclaimed Property
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Trusts
- Series: MAY 2023
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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Company Law, The Nigerian Legal System
Administration of estate when a Will is declared invalid.
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- Tags: Estate Administration, Intestacy, Legal Framework, Trust, Will
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Company Law, The Nigerian Legal System
- Series: MAY 2024
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- 15 Marks
BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Agency Law
The question explores the principle of agency by estoppel, doctrine of binding precedent, vicarious liability, and definitions of intestacy and trust.
Question
Yomi, the son of a school proprietor, often visited his father’s office to spend some hours. Although never given authority to do so, he sometimes assisted in accepting payments from and issued receipts to students, and always handed over the money to the Bursar. However, he failed to account for the payment he received from Kola, a student, whom the school eventually declared as still owing. The school proprietor argued that Yomi had no authority to collect money from students on behalf of the school.
(a) Outline the legal positions of Yomi, Kola, and the school. (5 Marks)
(b) Explain the doctrine of binding precedent and state TWO instances when the Court of Appeal will NOT be bound by its own previous decisions. (4 Marks)
(c) Explain the principle of vicarious liability and state TWO relationships upon which it is dependent. (4 Marks)
(d) Define (i) Intestacy and (ii) Trust. (2 Marks)
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- Tags: Agency by Estoppel, Intestacy, Judicial Precedent, Trust Law, Vicarious Liability
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Agency Law
- Series: NOV 2011
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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q6D – Agency Law
Identify the order of priority for persons applying for letters of administration under intestacy law.
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Intestacy law relates to persons who die intestate. Required: State SIX persons that can apply for letters of administration of the estate of a person who dies intestate in their order of priority under the law of intestacy.
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- Tags: Intestacy, Legal Rights, Letters of Administration, Succession
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Agency Law
- Series: MAY 2023
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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Law of Trusts
Identify the legal term for an unclaimed estate that devolves to the State under intestacy.
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- Tags: Intestacy, Law of Trusts, Legal Terminology, Unclaimed Property
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Trusts
- Series: MAY 2023
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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q20 – Company Law, The Nigerian Legal System
Administration of estate when a Will is declared invalid.
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- Tags: Estate Administration, Intestacy, Legal Framework, Trust, Will
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Company Law, The Nigerian Legal System
- Series: MAY 2024
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