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Joseph agreed to sell his car to Raj for RM10,000, much lower than the RM50,000 market value, but later refused when a friend paid him money for appliances. Kamila stayed home as a housewife per Kaman's written promise of RM2,000 monthly maintenance, but he only paid the first year. Joseph questions if a contract exists with Raj. Kamila wants to claim owed maintenance from Kaman after their 10-year marriage ends. Students must analyze contract law and relevant cases to advise if a contract was formed in Joseph's case and Kamila's rights under contract. A 1500-word report is due by February 26th addressing the issues, applicable laws, supporting cases, and conclusions.

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Commercial Law Case Study Analysis

Joseph agreed to sell his car to Raj for RM10,000, much lower than the RM50,000 market value, but later refused when a friend paid him money for appliances. Kamila stayed home as a housewife per Kaman's written promise of RM2,000 monthly maintenance, but he only paid the first year. Joseph questions if a contract exists with Raj. Kamila wants to claim owed maintenance from Kaman after their 10-year marriage ends. Students must analyze contract law and relevant cases to advise if a contract was formed in Joseph's case and Kamila's rights under contract. A 1500-word report is due by February 26th addressing the issues, applicable laws, supporting cases, and conclusions.

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PLS2333 COMMERCIAL LAW

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CASE STUDY QUESTION (15%)

In Apartment IOI, there is Joseph who has been staying there for 5 years. Joseph wants to sell his
car as he needs to buy a new washing machine and refrigerator. He agrees to sell his car which
cost RM50,000 to Raj for only RM10,000. But somehow, his friend who owed him money paid
the money now so he has sufficient money to purchase the two house appliances. Joseph refuses
to perform the contract with Raj and he claims that the contract price is way below the market
value of the car, makes the contract void.

Joseph’s neighbor is a married couple, Kaman and Kamila who have been married for 10 years.
Kaman wrote a promise that he will give Kamila monthly maintenance allowance of RM2,000 a
month after they got married if she agreed to stay home as a housewife, in which Kamila did.
Now, things are not working out between Kaman and Kamila, so they decides to separate.
Kamila wants to claim the money Kaman owed her, as according to her, Kaman only paid her
monthly allowance in their first year of marriage.

Based on the scenario above,


1. advice Joseph whether a contract exists between Joseph and Raj
2. advice Kamila on her rights under law of contract.

(15 marks)

Your report should cover the following:


• Issue(s) that involve in this case study – students must identify relevant element
• Explanation on the relevant law(s)
• Discussion on case(s) decided by the court that can be used to support arguments –
Students must provide at least two (2) cases related to case study
• Analyze the application of laws and cases mentioned to the problem given
• Conclusion – Advise Joseph and Kamila
•
You are required to write a report (individually or in a group) for the answer with the
following format:
 PDF- Adobe. Usage of typewriter or hand - written is STRICTLY not allowed.
 12 font size
 A4 sized paper
 Fully justified alignment
 1½ line spacing
 Not more than 1500 words.

Submission: By 11.59pm on 26th February 2023 (Sunday)


PLS2333 COMMERCIAL LAW
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Appendix I: Marking Criteria

Assessment Criteria Weightage Marks


Allotted by
Lecturer
Issue(s) 15%

Laws and cases 30%

Application 40%

Conclusion. 15%

Total marks 100%

Overall Marks 15%

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