BUSINESS LAW (BG 201) – CHAPTER 5
Question 8
Mr. Kuok and his partner, Mr. Lee carrying the business of workshop services. Danny sent his car to the workshop to get the engine repaired. Mr. Kuok attended to the car and upon finishing the work, Danny complained and made noise about it. Mr. Kuok became angry and knocked Danny’s head with the car exhaust available in the workshop and Danny died on the spot. Mr Kuok is charged for murder. Mr Lee is worried that he would also be charged for murder since both of them are partners. Advise Mr.Lee.
Question 9
Ravin is the real estate agent and he had an option to sell the land for RM100,000.00. Ravin found difficulties in getting a buyer and he form a partnership with Ahmad to develop the land into a housing estate. As they failed to obtain a bank loan to finance the purchase of the land, Ahmad bought the land with his own money as well as borrowed money from his mother. Ravin informed Ahmad that he wanted to seek a declaration that the land to be held in trust for the partnership between him and Ahmad. Ahmad is not happy about that. Can Ravin continue with such action and advise him with reference to the relevant statutes and decided case law.