BUSINESS LAW (BG 201) CHAPTER 1

TUTORIAL Q&A

Question 1
a) Define the word law.
b) Distinguish the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Public law;
Private law; 2
Contract;
Tort;
Public international law and private international law.

Question 2
Federal Constitution is the Supreme Law of Malaysia. Discuss.

Question 3
Ali does not maintain any account nor does he has any business dealings with your financial
institution. One day, Ali arrived at your branch premises and as he stepped inside, he slipped and
fell as the floor at the branchs entrance was very wet and slippery. There were no warning signs
cautioning that the floor was slippery or wet. Ali was hurt badly and was hospitalized for one
month. If Ali decides to take legal action, will the legal be based on contract or tort? Give reasons
for your answer.

Question 4
At Federal level, the legislative authority power is vested in the Parliament. States 3 components
of the Parliament.