CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2014 · Paper 2
16 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.
- 1(a)10 marksExplain the term 'strict liability' in Tort, using TWO examples to illustrate your answer.
- 1(b)15 marksA ferocious pit bull, usually secured during the day, escapes when a gate is opened and severely injures a pedestrian. The dog had previously attacked two children while being walked. Advise the dog owner of his…
- 2(a)(i)6 marksAssault
- 2(a)(ii)6 marksBattery
- 2(b)13 marksAn individual mistakes a bystander from behind for a former girlfriend, approaches, taps them on the shoulder, and kisses their cheek. The bystander reacts by swinging a punch which misses. As the initiator runs away…
- 3(a)12 marksDescribe the circumstances in which additional terms may be implied into a contract. Support your answer by referring to decided cases.
- 3(b)13 marksExplain the distinction between warranties and conditions, using decided cases or examples.
- 4(a)(i)4 marksExplain the doctrine of frustration of contract.
- 4(a)(ii)6 marksExplain the limitations of the doctrine of frustration, using decided cases to illustrate your answer.
- 4(b)(i)8 marksAdvise Ranna Hotels Ltd of any claims it may have against Drake Building Supplies Ltd.
- 4(b)(ii)7 marksHow would your advice to Ranna Hotels Ltd differ if its managing director knew of the impending wartime control order when he signed the agreement?
- 5(a)10 marksDistinguish between a 'lease' and a 'licence'.
- 5(b)15 marksA nephew is permitted by his uncle to reside rent-free in a downstairs flat until finding alternative housing. He and his spouse remain for 16 years, carrying out improvements without objection. Following the uncle's…
- 6(a)10 marksDistinguish between 'joint tenancy' and 'tenancy-in-common'.
- 6(b)(i)10 marksAdvise Patricia and Leslie on whether they could succeed in an action against Sean and Tiana.
- 6(b)(ii)5 marksExplain how different your answer would be if Darius had severed the joint tenancy before he died.