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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the concept of judicial precedent and identify rules for statutory interpretation.

Question

Backed by Statute and Constitution, case law comprises of decisions made in the courts.

i) What is meant by judicial precedent? (6 marks)

ii) State TWO (2) rules used by the court in interpreting statute. (4 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sources of Law
Series: APR 2022

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q6a – Sources of Law

Explain a partner's right to claim reimbursement for personal expenses incurred during authorized duties.

Question

a) A partner in a firm in the course of an authorized duty incurred liability of which he/she made personal payment. The partner later made claims of reimbursement of expenses incurred. At a meeting of the partners of the firm, the reimbursement was declined.

Required: Explain whether the partner has any rights to claim reimbursement. (7 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sources of Law
Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Define the components of the common law as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

The common law is one of the sources of law of Ghana under the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana.

Required: State the components of the common law.

(5 marks)

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Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

Question

List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

(5 marks)

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Series: MAY 2016

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the supremacy of the 1992 Constitution in Ghana.

Question

The 1992 Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Republic of Ghana.”
Explain the above Statement.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sources of Law
Series: NOV 2016

BCL – May 2020 – L2 – Q1b – Sources of Law

Explain three discretionary remedies that could be granted by the court.

Question

Equitable remedies are not granted as of right but at the discretion of the court.

Required:
Explain THREE (3) discretional remedies that could be granted by the court.
(6 marks)

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Topic: Sources of Law
Series: MAY 2020

BCL – May 2020 – L2 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Identify four maxims of equity.

Question

Equity is a term which applies to a specific set of legal principles which were developed to supplement the common law and to ensure fairness in the adjudication of matters.

Required:
Identify FOUR (4) maxims of equity.
(4 marks)

Answer

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Topic: Sources of Law
Series: MAY 2020

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q1d – Sources of Law

Write short notes on customary law as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: d) Customary Law as a source of law in Ghana (4 marks)

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Series: MAY 2019

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q1c – Sources of Law

Write short notes on legislation as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: d) Customary Law as a source of law in Ghana (4 marks)

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Series: MAY 2019

BCL – May 2018 – L1 – Q1b – Sources of Law

Explain whether common law and equitable principles are sources of law in Ghana.

Question

Ama entered into an agreement with Kojo, and in the draft contract, there was a clause that common law and equitable principles will apply. Ama is confused about whether this forms part of the sources of law in Ghana.

Required:
Explain your position to Ama with reference to the 1992 Constitution. (3 marks)

Answer

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the concept of judicial precedent and identify rules for statutory interpretation.

Question

Backed by Statute and Constitution, case law comprises of decisions made in the courts.

i) What is meant by judicial precedent? (6 marks)

ii) State TWO (2) rules used by the court in interpreting statute. (4 marks)

Answer

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Series: APR 2022

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q6a – Sources of Law

Explain a partner's right to claim reimbursement for personal expenses incurred during authorized duties.

Question

Required: Explain whether the partner has any rights to claim reimbursement. (7 marks)

Answer

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Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Define the components of the common law as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

The common law is one of the sources of law of Ghana under the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana.

Required: State the components of the common law.

(5 marks)

Answer

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Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

Question

List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

(5 marks)

Answer

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Series: MAY 2016

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the supremacy of the 1992 Constitution in Ghana.

Question

The 1992 Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Republic of Ghana.”
Explain the above Statement.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

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Series: NOV 2016

BCL – May 2020 – L2 – Q1b – Sources of Law

Explain three discretionary remedies that could be granted by the court.

Question

Equitable remedies are not granted as of right but at the discretion of the court.

Required:
Explain THREE (3) discretional remedies that could be granted by the court.
(6 marks)

Answer

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Topic: Sources of Law
Series: MAY 2020

BCL – May 2020 – L2 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Identify four maxims of equity.

Question

Equity is a term which applies to a specific set of legal principles which were developed to supplement the common law and to ensure fairness in the adjudication of matters.

Required:
Identify FOUR (4) maxims of equity.
(4 marks)

Answer

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Tags: Common Law, Fairness, Legal Principles, Maxims of Equity, Supplementary Law
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Series: MAY 2020

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q1d – Sources of Law

Write short notes on customary law as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: d) Customary Law as a source of law in Ghana (4 marks)

Answer

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Series: MAY 2019

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q1c – Sources of Law

Write short notes on legislation as a source of law in Ghana.

Question

In two points each, write short notes on the following: d) Customary Law as a source of law in Ghana (4 marks)

Answer

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Series: MAY 2019

BCL – May 2018 – L1 – Q1b – Sources of Law

Explain whether common law and equitable principles are sources of law in Ghana.

Question

Required:
Explain your position to Ama with reference to the 1992 Constitution. (3 marks)

Answer

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List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

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Explain the supremacy of the 1992 Constitution in Ghana.

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