problem 1:

Under the doctrine of Stare Decisis, the decision of a higher court is a binding authority on a lower court. Discuss.

problem 2:

Statutory interpretation is the process of ascertaining the meaning of words used in legislations.

(a) What are the various methods that exist for judges to interpret statutes?

(b) What are the respective advantages and disadvantages of the various canons of interpretation?

Please illustrate your answer with exs.

problem 3:

(a) What are the conditions necessary for a contract to be valid?

(b) On what basis can a contract be declared null and void?

problem 4:

(a) What are the prerequisites that a party needs to satisfy so as to be able to enter an action of judicial review?

(b) What are the various remedies that are available under judicial review?