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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Introduction to Law

Identify the legal term that represents the material facts and decision of the court.

Which of the following constitutes the material facts of a case and the decision of the court thereon?
A. Res judicata
B. Ratio decidendi
C. Ratione soli
D. Obiter dictum
E. Judicial precedent

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Introduction to Law

List the seven key maxims of equity.

State SEVEN maxims of equity.

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BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Introduction to Law

Identifying consequences of breach of civil law.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of breach of civil law?
A. Payment of damages
B. Restitution
C. Injunction
D. A term of imprisonment
E. Specific performance

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BL – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Introduction to Law

Identify what governs behavior with sanctions in a state or country.

The body of general rules backed by sanctions, which governs the behavior of people in a country or state is known as:
A. Ethics
B. Law
C. Ethical Codes
D. Contract
E. Trust

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BL – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Introduction to Law

Identify the correct characteristic of a written constitution.

A written Constitution is
A. Flexible
B. Rigid
C. Changeable
D. Amenable
E. Discretionary

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BL – May 2022 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Introduction to Law

State five distinctions between criminal law and civil law.

Civil law differs from criminal law.

Required:
State FIVE distinctions between criminal law and civil law.

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q6d – Introduction to Law

Identifying ways by which electronic fraud could be committed in a business environment.

Electronic fraud is an offence under the Criminal Code.

Required:
Identify four ways by which electronic fraud could be committed in a business environment.

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q4b – Introduction to Law

Stating the punishment for theft of testamentary instrument and postal matters.

Theft is an offence punishable under the Criminal Code.

Required:
State the punishment for the following offences:

i. Theft of testamentary instrument (2 Marks)
ii. Theft of postal matters (2 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q3b – Introduction to Law

Stating characteristics of criminal law.

Law may be classified according to several parameters.

Required:
State four characteristics of criminal law.

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BL – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q4b – Introduction to Law

Classification of gratification in relation to bribery and corruption, with examples.

Bribery is an offence of official corruption in public office.
Required:
State and explain briefly ONE broad classification of “Gratification”, citing TWO examples. (4 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Introduction to Law

Differentiating criminal law and civil law in the legal system.

Criminal law and civil law are differentiated in the legal system.
Required:
Explain briefly THREE differences between criminal law and civil law. (6 Marks)

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BL – Nov 2019 – L1 – SA – Q3 -Introduction to Law

Identifying the fundamental assumptions in the preparation of financial statements

Question:
Which of the following combinations of accounting concepts are the fundamental assumptions in the preparation of financial statements?
A. Accrual and double entry
B. Going concern and entity
C. Materiality and consistency
D. Accrual and going concern
E. Going concern and offsetting

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Introduction to Law

Identifying a non-purpose of civil proceedings.

Which of the following is a PURPOSE of civil proceedings?
A. Punishment
B. Imprisonment
C. Reprimand
D. Compensation of the aggrieved party
E. Peer review

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Introduction to Law

Identifying which option is not a source of Nigerian law.

Which of the following is NOT a source of Nigerian Law?
A. Treaty
B. Common Law
C. Statutes of General Application
D. Statutes of Limited Application
E. Nigerian Statutes

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BL – MarJul 2020 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Introduction to Law

Question on identifying the principle that a person must have a financial interest in the subject matter of insurance.

Under insurance contract, which principle states that a person must stand to gain from the preservation of the subject matter or suffer loss from its destruction?
A. Insurable interest
B. Insurance credit rule
C. Cover note policy
D. Indemnity principle
E. Insurance payment policy

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BL – May 2016 – L1 – SB – Q5c – Introduction to Law

Brief explanation of criminal law, ethical codes, and bribery in the context of professional conduct.

Criminal Law and Ethical Codes are to control the conduct of men and professionals in a state.

You are required to:

i. Explain briefly: Criminal Law (2 Marks)

ii. Explain briefly: Ethical Codes (2 Marks)

iii. Explain briefly: Bribery (2 Marks)

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BL – MAY 2016 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Introduction to Law

This question asks about the maximum term of imprisonment for an economic crime.

The maximum term of imprisonment on conviction for an economic crime is
A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 18 years
D. 20 years
E. 25 years

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Introduction to Law

Explain the main distinctions between an offence and a civil wrong.

A person’s conduct may be an offence or a civil wrong.
Required:
State and explain any THREE main distinctions between an offence and a civil wrong. (6 Marks)

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q1a – Introduction to Law

Discuss the parties involved in civil and criminal actions and list six superior courts of record.

The parties to a civil action differ from the parties to a criminal action. You are required to state:
i. The parties to a civil action in the High Court. (2 Marks)
ii. The parties to a criminal action in the High Court. (2 Marks)
iii. SIX Superior Courts of Record. (6 Marks)

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