BBM 204: BUSINESS LAW
ASSIGNMENT 1 (35%)
Semester 3, September 2021
Instructions: 1. This is an individual assignment. It covers knowledge acquired from Units 1 and 2. 2. Please answer ALL questions in ASSIGNMENT 1. Submission is to be done online through
OAS on or before the stipulated deadline (to refer to https://flexlearn.wou.edu.my). 3. You are advised against sharing the answer with others as plagiarism will be penalized,
any evidence of plagiarism or collusion may result in a ZERO mark awarded to all involved and further disciplinary action. Please be familiar with the Universitys definitions of plagiarism and collusion.
4. Total marks awarded for the ASSIGNMENT1 is 100, which contributes to 35% of the entire course marks.
5. Your assignment will be assessed on the factual answer provided based on your reading and analysis from various references related to this course. Besides, you should demonstrate a sound knowledge of business law.
6. You are advised to adhere to the following about your written answer:
Font type: Arial
Font size: 12 point
Margin: left 1.2, right 1.0, top 1.0, bottom 1.0
Alignment: justify
Spacing: 1.5 line
Paper size: A4
Pagination: right bottom aligned, font size 10
Header: right hand, top aligned, Arial, 11 point and bold
Total word count: not more than 1,000 words 7. Information on the cover page:
Course code and title
Student name, ID, and I/C no
Name of tutor
Class code
Indication of ASSIGNMENT 1 2/-
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2 BBM204/03
Answer ALL questions.
1. It is said that the doctrine of judicial precedent is an important part of the law in Malaysia.
(a) Outline the current hierarchy of the Courts in Malaysia, with a brief description of
their jurisdiction. (15 marks)
(b) Describe how this doctrine of judicial precedent operates, referring to case laws and examples. (15 marks)
2. Chan is a crane operator. One day, while operating the crane to put up a big signboard along a busy road, the ropes holding the signboard gave way. The signboard hit into a car that was being driven by Alias. Alias was badly injured. Alias did not follow the instructions of Chans assistant to stop about 50 feet away while Chan was pulling-up the signboard. Instead, Alias inched his way towards the crane as he was in a hurry to reach his office to meet his boss for a meeting.
(a) Consider whether
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