Part1 2019

Q. A promise is not binding, unless it is sealed. State the main elements of a contract. (20 marks, 2019 Q1) A. Ref:

Q. With relevant examples, describe the various sources of Malaysian law. (20 marks, 2019 Q2) A. Ref:

Q. Explain the structure and function of legislation in Malaysia. (20 marks, 2019 Q3) A. Ref:

Q. Sufian received a notice requiring abatement of nuisance under Section 87, Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133), but intentionally do not comply with the notice. State the nuisance orders which may apply to him. (20 marks, 2019 Q4) A. This is a new question - never been asked in the last 5 years or more. Hence, the summary of this answer is to give a background of S.87 of the Street, Drainage and Building Act, 1974 and then, later on answer the question in the correct manner relating to the "Nuisance Order". Section 87 of Street, Drainage & Building Act 1974 is extracted below: Notice requiring abatement of nuisance (1) On receipt of any information respecting the existence of a nuisance liable to be dealt with summarily under this Act, the local authority shall, if satisfied of the existence of a nuisance, serve a notice on the person by whose act, default or sufferance the nuisance arises or continues or, if such person cannot be found, on th...

Q. Part VII; Disciplinary and Other Proceedings of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981 (Act 242), provides that the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers (BOVAEAP) may find a Registered Estate Agent guilty of professional misconduct. State the orders that the BOVAEAP may impose on him. (20 marks, 2019 Q5) A. Ref:

Q. With reference to the Arbitration Act 2005 (Act 646) as at 1 November 2018, state five (5) circumstances in which an award can be set aside by the High Court pursuant to Section 37 Act 646. (20 marks, 2019 Q6) A. Ref:

Q. Discuss the restrictions of the practice of real estate agents in accordance to Section 22C of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Act 1981 (Act 242). (20 marks, 2019 Q7) A. Ref:

Q "All our clients were influenced by the promises made by the ABC Company and made full cash payments to ABC after both sides of ABC and the customer signed the construction agreement. The construction agreement clearly states that within 10 months from the date of the agreement, ABC will complete the house. Unfortunately, no construction work is yet to commence. The ABC continues to give excuses for the delay. We believe that ABC has made a misrepresentation by giving a false impression of the capabilities of ABC and we also believe that ABC had no intention to complete the construction work." Based on the above situation, state the definition and criteria of misrepresentation. (20 marks, 2019 Q8) A. Ref: