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1 PHL201 (LOGIC) 2016/17

2 LEGAL SYSTEM 2016/17

3 CONS LAW 2016/17

4 CONTRACT 2016/17

6 HUMAN RIGHT 2016/17

6 LEGAL SYSTEM 2012/13

8 CONS LAW 2012/13

9 CONTRACT 2017/18

11 LEGAL SYSTEM 2017/18

12 MID SEMESTER TEST LOGIC 2017/18

13 HUMAN RIGHTS 2017/18

14 CONS LAW 2017/18

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Name of Examination: B.A. Philosophy 2016/2017 Harmattan Semester Examination

Course: PHL 201: Introduction to Symbolic Logic

SECTION A (ANSWER ALL)

Prove that the following arguments are invalid using the method of refutation by logical analogy

1 All cats are animals. All tigers are animals: All tigers are cats
2 All students are mortals. Some mortals are humans. Some humans are students

SECTION B (ANSWER ONE QUESTION)

Assess the analogical arguments to determine whether it is weak or strong

3 Drug use is a matter of behavior control. It’s like eating, the drug belong to the
person as much as the food s(he) eats. Both substances are ingested into the boy
system of the user, and both are subject to overuse. It would be ridiculous to declare
war on overeating, so it’s ridiculous to declare war on drugs.
4 Saddam Hussein and Stalin were both vicious dictators, with their hand on weapon of
mass destruction. Both were self-important megalomaniacs. Both were extremely
cruel to anyone who come in their power. And both ha absolutely ugly mustaches!
Deterrence kept Stalin bottled up behind the iron curtain until he died. We have
absolutely no reason to think that deterrence would not have kept Saddam similarly
bottle up.

SECTION C (ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS)

5 Not that Jingo will pass only if he concentrates, provided that logic is not difficult (P:
Jingo will pass Q: Jingo concentrates R: Logic is difficult)
6 Jingo, Bongo and Bamamga, only one of them will pass (P: Jingo will pass Q: Bongo
will pass R: Bamanga will pass)
7 Assuming that Jingo is a communist, he will sign the loyalty oath; but if he is an
idealist, he will neither sign the loyalty oath nor speak to those who do (P: Jingo is a
communist Q: Jingo is an idealist R: Jingo will sign the loyalty oath S: Jingo will
speak to those who sign the loyalty oath)
8 Neither Jingo nor Bongo will listen if Bamanga is talking to either (P: Bamanga is
talking to Jingo Q: Bamanga is talking to Bongo R: Jingo will listen S: Bongo will
listen

SECTION D (ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS)

Prove the validity of the following argument using the method of derivation

9 P Q R S S P. Q R :S -T

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 10 (P Q) R. S P. T. S (T Q) R
11 (P [P Q]) P Q)
12 (Q R) ([P Q] [P R])

2016/2017 HARMATTAN SEMESTER LL.B PART II

NIGERIA LEGAL SYSTEM I (PUL 203)

SECTION A

1 Legal system can be described as the mother of all law courses. It is of utmost
importance to the law students, law teachers; practicing lawyers as well as judges.
Lack of knowledge or indepth understanding of this course results in half-baked or
unbaked practitioners in all endeavors of law. Discuss
2 Despite different definitions of law resulting from many different perspectives, law
remain the pivot upon which a society revolves. Justify this assertion
3 At a conference on Africa and the rest of the world Professor in kan be made the
following assertions. ‘Customary law as a source of law in Nigeria is most
inappropriate and should not be part of our sources of law. This is because most of
the practices have been adjudged ‘barbaric’ in the eyes of our colonial masters. So,
custom no longer applies’. We have enough sources to take care of African/Nigerian
affairs through the inherited laws and customary law would just be a surplussage. Do
you share his view?

4 COURT OF APPEAL
Counsel for the Appellant
‘Your lordships, I really appreciate your patience in accommodating us today on the
very lengthy arguments presented by my learned friend and I in both the Appellant’s
and Respondent’s briefs. On a final note however, and by way of oral argument, I
shall recommend the case of KALTUNGO V. KATSINA. It is a Supreme Court
decision and the facts are similar to this fact. The supreme court in that case gave the
exact position of the law as we have argued in our brief and so we urge your lordships
to follow suit by allowing this appeal”
Counsel for the Respondent
‘My lords, it is so unfortunate that my learned friend can still recommend the case of
KALTUNGO V. KATSINA. This is a case which I am sure my lords will agree with
me on this issue has evoked a lot of arguments and criticism in legal circle as to its
soundness and or legality. We all know the Supreme Court was obviously wrong in
the decision. It is one of those cases one would say was politically decided. Your

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 Lordship should not follow this path of judicial recklessness chartered by the
Supreme Court. We all knew what behind the scene.
My Lord, your decision in MALLAM JOS V DAN ZARIA still remains the law in
this aspect and we urge you to follow suit.
In case your Lordship want a higher court’s decision, we recommend the case of
HARRODS V. DERBY COUNTY. This is the House of Lords’ decision and it
supports your decision in MALLAM JJOS V DAN ZARIA.
Court
It is obvious to every legal mind, even to a new wig. That the Supreme Court was
wrong in its decision 1 the case of KALTUNGO V. KATSINA. Our decision in
MALLAM JOS V, DAN ZARIA is still the law. We will not be drawn into the miry
clay in which the Supreme Court has plunged itself. However, in this case, we are
also bound by the case of HARRODS V. DERBY COUNTY and we hereby…….. .
With the aid of judicial authorities, discuss the legal issues involve in this
hypothetical case
SECTION B
5 The important issue is that English law was introduced and has become part of our
law. The term or expression ‘reception’, ‘translocation’, ‘transplantation’ and the
likes will only be of little practical utilitarian value on the realities of the situation.
Comment
6 I think the court would be free to hold that local circumstances do not permit a statute
to be in force if it produced result which were manifestly unreasonable or contrary to
the intention of the statute. Brett F in LAWAL v. Younan (1961) 1 All NLR 245
7 Write short notes on
i. Bindingness of Precedents
ii. Ratio Decident
iii. Res judicata

2016/2017 HARMATTAN SEMESTER CONS LAW(PUL201)

SECTION 1

1 ‘A law (passed by parliament) may be unjust and contrary to some principles of

government by parliament is not controlled in its discretion and when it errs, its errors
can only be corrected by itself Erskine May. Discuss the application of this statement
during a democratic government in Nigeria
2 ‘To every subject in this land, no matter how powerful, I would use Thomas Fuller’s
words over 300 years ago. Be you ever so high, the law is above you’. Discuss this
quotation in relation to the operational framework of the doctrine of the Rule of Law
in Nigeria.

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 SECTION 2

3 ‘Separation of powers means that the three arms of government must not have the
whole of another arm vested in it nor obtain control over another branch – Madison.
Discuss this statement in relation to the application of this doctrine in Nigeria.
4 Examine the historical constitutional development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
from the advent of colonial rule till 1999 when the extant constitution came into
operation
5 Federalism as a system of government as practiced in Nigeria is not a true reflection
of federalism in advanced democratic system. Discuss with aid of udicial and
constitutional/statutory authorities.

SECTION 3

6 (a) Explain the phrase ‘Legal Consequences of Change of Government by Extra-

Legal means
(b) What is Coup d’etat?
(c) What are the arguments involved in the attempt by the people to change a
government from one wicked or oppressive leader to a good or righteous leader?
7 (a) Recall the exact provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
1999 (as altered) which forbid illegal take over of government.
(b) Recall the exact section of the Criminal Code, Laws of the federation of Nigeria
2004 which forbids illegal take-over of government.
(c) What are the incidents which you can give to confirm that those provisions of the
constitution and the criminal code are note effective?

2016/2017 HARMATTAN SEMESTER

LAW OF CONTRACT 1 (JPL 201)

SECTION A

1 With pertinent authorities, examine the principles relating to determining the

existence of the element of intention to create legal relations in a legal contract.
2 The notion of a legal contract being a contract enforceable at law goes beyond being a
contract merely having the collective occurrence or presence of all the elements of
contracts. Discuss critically with relevant legal authorities.

SECTION B

3 (a) With the support of judicial authorities, distinguish between offer and invitation
to treat

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 (b) As a general rule, an acceptance of an offer by post is deemed to be made and
complete at the very moment it was posted and it manners not that it was delayed in
the post or was never delivered at all . Briefly discuss with reference to the case of
Adams v. Undsell 1818 B & A P. 681. Are there exceptions to this rule?
4 (a) Chief Kokoriko has a parcel of land in Okra that he intended to develop. He
invited Samanda, a reputable architect to a meeting to discuss the development plan.
Thereafter, Chief Kokoriko sent the survey plan of the land to Samanda without any
request for a design. However, Samanda prepared designs and a bill of N50,000
which he sent to Chief Kokoriko. The latter refused to pay the bill. Advice Samanda
on the viability of a legal action against Chief Kokoriko.
(b) Citing relevant cases, distinguish between the effects of the following clauses
(i) Subject to contract
(ii) This is a provisional contract
5 Mrs. Ipi-tombi owed Deacon Olori the sum of N500,000, the payment of which was
overdue. Both of them were remembers of Love Gardeb Church. Ine day, after
listening to a soul touching sermon on forgiveness, Deacon Olori informed Mrs. Ipi-
Tombo that he was willing to accept N50,000 in full satisfaction of the debt of
N500,000, Mres. Ipi-Tombi gave N50,000 to Deacon Olori and thanked him for his
agape love. Two years later, the church excommunicated Deacon Olori, who then
proceeded promptly to recover the balance of Mrs. Ipi-Tombi’s indebtedness to him,
Mrs. Ipi-Tombi contended that Deacon Olori already waived the balance of
N450,000.
Advise the parties whether or not in the circumstances of this case the payment of
N50,000 by Mrs Ipi-Tombi amounted to full discharge of her indebtedness to Deacon
Olori at equity. Would your advice be the same if the transaction took place at
Common Law.
6 With the aid of decided cases, discuss the subsidiary test which Cheshire et al draw
up for the purpose of possible solution to distinguish between a term of a contract and
a mere representation.
7 Dr. Coker lodge at the Excel hotel in Lagos. It stepped out of the room briefly and
discovered that his room key was taken by a thief who then stole his gold necklace
from his room. On a corner at the reception desk in the Hotel was a typed notice that
the Hotel management did not accept liability for the theft of valuables not deposited
with the Hotel management for safe keeping. Dr. Coker wishes to sue the Hotel for
negligence. Advise him.

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2016/2017 HARMATTAN SEMESTER LL.B EXAMINATIONS

PUL 205, HUMAN RIGHTS LAW 1

SECTION A

1 To what extent has human right shaped the trajectory of International humanitarian
law?
2 Analyze the emergence of human rights centered Non-Governmental Organizations
in Nigeria, and suggest ways that they can be more effective in improving the
Nigerian human right situation.

SECTION B

3 One obstacle often encountered in tracing the history of Human Rights in Africa is
the debate as to whether the concept of human right existed in Pre-Colonial Africa,
Western writers assert there was no human rights in Africa until the contact with the
west. Are they justified?
4 Domestic law can in principle not be invoked as a justification for a breach of
international legal rule.
In the light of the above, examine the relationship between domestic law and
international law.

SECTION C

5 Natural law and natural rights. Discuss the major differences between the two
concepts and area of convergence
6 Comment on the basic properties of human rights
7 The philosophy of human right seems to negate its inherent nature. Discuss.

2012/2013 HARMATTAN SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

NIGERIA LEGAL SYSTEM PUL 203

SECTION A

1 The definition of Law is as slippery as it elusive and yet it is the essence by which a
society develops and sustains”
2 (a) Gangaria is a village somewhere in present day Southern Nigeria for long it has
been the practice in the village that a person would have the honour of being killed
and buried along with the king whenever a king dies. King Nenepo has just died and
Mr. Showboy has just been informed that he has the honour of dying with the king.
Showboy has declined to accept the honour and strongly refused to die with the king.

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 The Council of Chief has now field a court action urging the court to compel
Showboy to surrender himself to be killed and buried with the king. Comment
Exhaustively.
(b) Because of diversity of customs, it may not really be proper to evaluate a custom
on the basis of being ‘good’ or ‘bad’ Comment.

SECTION B

3 ‘The Jurisdiction of the High Court in probate, divorce and matrimonial and
proceedings may be exercise by the court in conformity with the law and practice for
the time being in force in English (Section 32 Northern Region High Court Law)
By the above reception clause and similar clauses, English law has introduced into
Nigerian territories and consequently remains part of Nigerian Law.

Expound on the technique and extent of such reception

4 In the land dispute over a parcel of land situate at Agodi, Ibadan the following
argument ensured between Counsel Nikky and Darasa before the Oyo State High
Court, Ibadan.

Nikky- My Lord in conclusion I rest my case on the authority on Section 2 of the English
Law of Property Act. 1925 which contains the same provision as Section 2 of the Land
Transfer Act 1870. I also refer your Lordship to the case of Maddon v. Sannon (1899)
English Reports page 101– a decision of the English House of Lords (the higher court in the
Commonwealth).

Darusa- With profound respect to your Lordship. I submit in objection to learned counsel’s
objections as follows-

(i) The English Law of Property Act, 1925 replied upon by the council is not Statute of
general application in force in this jurisdiction since it postdates January 1, 1990
(ii) The land Transfer Act 1897, even if held to be a statute of general application force in
some Nigeria territories is definitely not in force in Oyo State.
(iii) The case of Maddon v. Shannon is also not be relied upon since no English Law is
received into the Laws of Western Regions or Laws of Oyo State.
5 In the light of the above, discuss the correctness of the applicability of English
sources of law in Oyo State of Nigeria.
6 The meaning of “Statute of General Application” has agitated the minds of jurist over
the years.
What, in your view, are the workable criteria for identifying a statute of general
application?
7 To what extent is English Law applicable in the present day dispensation in Nigeria?

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SECTION C

8 “The life of the law has not been logic it has been experience” (Oliver Wendell
Homes r in “Common Law” p.1
Discuss with reference to the doctrine of Judicial Precedent in English Law
9 As a Law student, how do you think the tension between the court’s primary duty of
doing justice in particular matters brought before it and the need for certainty and
predictable espoused by the stare decisions doctrine can be resolved.

2012/2013 HARMATTAN SEMESTER LL.B PART 11 FINAL EXAMINATION

PUL 201 – CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I

SECTION A

1 By “Convention” is meant a binding rule, a rule of behavior accepted as obligatory by

those concerned in working of the constitution. The law of the constitution is
supplemented by a whole collection of rules which though not part of the law is
accepted as binding and which regulate political institutions in a country clearly form
a part of the system of government”. Discuss
2 As law may be unjust and contrary to some principles of government but parliament
is not controlled in its discretion and where it errs it errors can only be corrected vy
itself” Erskine May. Discuss
3 Does this statement apply in Nigeria since 1960?
4 Discuss the rule of law and its application in Nigeria.

SECTION B

5 In view of the court’s decision in the case of Attorney General of Lagos State vs.
Attorney Generation of the Federation (2005) ALL FWIRPT 244 at page 803,
examine the operational framework of Federalism in Nigeria. How successful or
practicable is the doctrine in Nigeria of today?
Examine critically any Two of the following
Presidential and parliamentary constitutions
Federal and Unitary Constitutions
Rigid and Flexible Constitutions

SECTION C

6 Examine the terms “Election and Electoral process” within the contexts of the
relevant provisions of the institution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and the
Electoral Act 2001?

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 7 Consider five of the most sensitive problems of electoral process in Nigeria and
suggest five problems solutions.
8 What do we mean by the phrase “Legal consequence of change of government by
extra legal means?
9 State relevant domestic and international legal instruments against illegal takeover of
government within the context of the Nigerian Political circumstances?
10 Are those instruments final, immutable and conclusive on the matter?

2017/2018 HARMATTAN SEMESTER

JPL 201: LAW OF CONTRACT 1

1 “Primarily, an offer must be one properly to called. Even then, there is hardly any
immutability to an offer which has proceeded from an offeror to an offeree. Thus, an offer may
be revoked in any case by the offeror; this liberty to revoke is unhindered even in the case of a
unilateral contract”.

Carefully examine this statement. Support adequately your answer with relevant
authorities.

2 “Indisputably, consideration is regarded in law as an indispensable element of a contract.

Our main concern, however, is with the assertion that consideration need not be adequate, but
must be sufficient; that is, it must have some value in the eye of the law”.

Discuss, illustrating your answer with the aid of relevant authorities.

3. “Where there is failure of any of the requirements of a valid contract such as intention to
create legal relations and where the contract is not a unilateral or gratuitous one, then there is a
failure of contract as it is incompetent. It is not capable of any enforcement as it is not legally
binding” (Akin Akinyemi (akin Akinyemi & Associates) v. Odu’A Investment Co. Ltd (2012) 1
SC (Pt. IV) 1). However, “whether the parties intended to enter into legally binding relations is
an issue to be determined objectively and not by inquiring into their respective states of mind”
(Edmonds v. Lawson [2000] 2 WLR 1091 at p. 1099, per Lord Bingham).

Critically examine the foregoing assertions with particular reference to social or Domestic
agreements and Commercial agreements. Illustrate your answer with the aid of relevant judicial
decisions.

4. “The distinction between the terms of a contract and mere representation has long been of
great importance; it lies in the type of remedies which are available to an aggrieved party in case
of a breach”.

Discuss with the aid of decided cases.

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5. Fineboy took his suit to Manchester Cleaners for dry-cleaning on Monday 15th July,
2018. He placed the suit on the receiving counter and told the attendant that he would need it the
next day, that is, Tuesday 17th July, 2018. The attendant, assuring him that it would be ready in
time, entered fineboy’s name and address, together with the description of the suit and cleaning
charges, into the company’s name and address, together with the description of the suit and
cleaning charges, into the company’s receipt book. Fineboy signed the receipt book, a copy of
which was given to him. However, he left without reading it. On his copy, as on the original,
there was a notice – “SEE BACK FOR CONDITIONS and on the back was printed:
“Manchester Cleaners is not liable for any damage or loss, however caused, to goods left with it”
As a result of breakdown in its machines and to avoid delay in delivery, Machester Cleaners
gave Fineboy’s suit, along with others, to another dry-cleaning company. When Fineboy called
to collect his suit the following day, he discovered that it had been badly stained. He therefore
refused to accept it.

Advise the parties.

6. “The illiterate Protection Laws are meant to be used as a shield and not as a sword” .

Discuss the above statement with the aid of statutory provisions and decided cases focusing on
the issues that come into consideration in determining compliance with the illiterate Protection
laws.

7.(a) Discuss the common law position vis-à-vis the provision of the infants Relief Act 1874 as
it relates to void and voidable contracts entered into by infants.

7.(b) Analyse the provision of section 2 of the Sole of Goods Act 1878, highlighting the
requirements of the section as it relates to necessary goods and services procured by the infants,
drunkards and persons with mental incapability.

2017/2018 SESSION HARMATTAN SEMESTER EXAMINATION

PUL 203 – NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM 1

1 The Study of Legal System is sinequanon to a successful legal practice, either as a

practicing Lawyer or on the Bench, and even for a successful legal training. Discuss
2 The rule of the jungle i.e. “might is right” was at a point applicable in the
development of human history. However, the introduction of Law evoked Sanity.
Discuss
3 “The Prophecy of what the Court would in fact do and nothing more pretentious is
what I mean by Law”

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 Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes

In the light of the above quote, with the aid of judicial authorities exhaustively discuss the
relevance of case law as a source of law in Nigeria and its success so far.

4 Customary law has in fact come to stay as a source of law in Nigeria, though its
existence and validity has been challenged severally in court. With the aid of relevant
judicial authorities, discuss the relevance of Customary Law as an integral part of the
Nigerian Legal System and its success so far.
5 “The words ‘Statutes of general application” are a slovenly expression made use of
by the legislature to save itself of the trouble of explicitly declaring what the actual
law of the colony shall be”.
Daniel W. C. The Common Law of West Africa.
With the aid of decided cases and relevant legal authorities, critically evaluate the
above statement.
6 Discuss any TWO of the following:
(a) Nigerian Legislation as a source of Law
(b) Impact of Nigerian Enactments on the Received English Law
(c) Impact of Nigerian Legislation on Customary Law
7 It is settled that Islamic Law remains a veritable source of Nigeria Law. Its historical
evolution in Nigeria, Practice, Constitutionality and adoption into the Nigerian Legal
System, especially in the Northern Part of the country serves as perfect pointers to
this.

2017/2018 HARMATTAN SEMESTER EXAMINATION

PHL 201: INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC

Section A: Using the method of refutation by logical analogy prove the invalidity of the
following arguments:

1 Some law was are pot human

No human are mortal
Some mortals are lawyers
2 Some dentists are professionals
All doctors are professionals
Some doctors are dentist

Section B: Using the scheme of abbreviation provided, translate the following

arguments into symbolic language:

i. It is not the case that Jingo will pass if the lecturers are not interesting

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 ii. Assuming that Bongo studies land, he will passé but if he fails to study hard, he will
neither pass nor receiver an award.
iii. II Jingo will pass just in case he studies hard, then Jingo and Bongo will pass or they
will not receive on award
[P=Jingo will pass: Q=Bongo will pass; R=Jingo hard; S=Bongo studies hard; T=the
lectures are into resting; I=Jingo will receive an award; V=Bongo will receive an
award]

Section C: Use the method of Truth Table to answer the following questions:

6. Prove the invalidity of – P – Q v R R – (Q - - P). Q – R -P–Q

7. Are the following arguments equivalent P v( P^ Q): P ^ Q?

8. Test the following arguments for tautology, consistence, self-contradiction

~ (P – Q) – P

~ ( - P [P ^ Q])

Section D: Using the method of derivation, prove the validity of the following arguments:

9. (P – Q) – R. S - - P. T - ~ S – (T – Q) R

10. Q – O. R ~ ~ S. P- R Q - ~S

11. ([P - Q] - Q_ - ([Q - P] - P)

Section E: Determine whether the following analogical argument is weak or strong

12. “Convicts in a chain gang forced under threat of punishment to move along a rough path
lending nobody knew where and down which they could hardly see more than a few steps ahead.
School feels like this to children: it is a place where they make you go and where they tell you to
do things and where they try to make your life unpleasant if you do not do them or don’t do them
right” – John 1 Jolt.

2017/2018 MID SEMESTER TEST

PHI 201: INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC

1 List the two canons of reasoning

2 A deductive argument is an argument that its conclusion follows necessarily from the
premises (Answer true or false).

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 3 A valid deductive argument is an argument that is both sound and valid (Answer true
or false)
4 What is a strong inductive argument?
5 Determine the strength of the following inductive anology: Tobacco smoking is just
like marijuana smoking. Both have health risks, both can become habitual, and both
impose discomfort and risk on the people around the smoker. We know that
marijuana is illegal, and because of its similarity to tobacco, tobacco should be illegal.
6 Given that Jingo is a student is true, Jingo is not a lawyer is true, what is the truth
value of the following statements
a. It is not the case that if Jingo is a student them Jingo is a lawyer
b. Jingo is a student if and only if Jingo is a lawyer
c. It is not the case that Jingo is a student and it is not the case that Jingo is a lawyer
d. Jingo is a student or it is not the case that Jingo is a lawyer
7 Prove the invalidity of the following arguments using the method of Refutation by
Logical Analogy:
a. All cats are animals All tigers are animals All tigers are cats
b. No oranges are chairs All oranges are fruits No fruits are chairs
8 Translate the following sentences into symbolic language using the scheme of
abbreviation provided:
a. Assuming that either logic is not difficult or the text is readable, Jingo will not
pass just in case he does not concentrate. [P = Jingo will pass; Q = Jingo
concentrates; R = logic is difficult; S = the text is readable].
b. Jingo, Bongo and Bamanga, only one of them will not pass. [P = Jingo will pass;
Q = Bongo will pass; R = Bamanga will press].
9 Using the method of derivation show that this argument is valid: P – ([P – Q] – Q)

2017/2018 SESSION HARMATTAN SEMESTER EXAMINATION

PUL 205 – HUMAN RIGHTS LAW I

SECTION A

1 Juxtapose the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals with the Sustainable
Development Goals of the United Nations.
2 In what ways have the socio-economic 1948, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
been captured as international legally binding instruments?
3 Analyse the concept of the progressive realization of human rights, in international
human rights law.

SECTION B

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 4 Human rights principles have developed over the years; it has been argued that th
traditional African society had no form of Human rights, or established mode of
production and nature of social relations. In the light of the above, discuss the
authenticity or otherwise of the existence of Human rights in the Traditional African
System.
5 The Incorporation/domestication of Human rights treaties. Conventions and
convenants into National Legislation is a necessary requirement before such
instruments can be invoked nationally. However, there are divergent views on the
methods applied by Countries in doing same. Discuss the methods of Incorporating
International Treaties into National Legal Systems.
6 Discuss the different theories of human rights. Which of the theories in your opinion
best represents the idea of rights?

SECTION C

7 “No freeman may be imprisoned or denied of his freehold or liberties or free customs
or be outlawed or exiled or in any way molested or judged or condemned except by
lawful judgment or in accordance with the law of the land nor may justice be sold or
denied or delayed to any subject. And the Crown or its ministers may not imprison or
coerce the subject in any arbitrary manner” Magna Carter 1215 Article 39-40.
Discuss this provision in line with Section 33(1) of the Constitution of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria which deals with the right to life.

2017/2018 HARMATTAN SEMESTER

PUL 201 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

SECTION A

1 With the aid of constitutional provisions, examine the main features of the 1999
Constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria?
2 Enumerate and discuss the advantages and disadvantages associated with the
Constitution: (i) Parliamentary (ii) Presidential

SECTION B

3 Examine in details, the evolution of the Doctrine of Parliamentary Supremacy as a

major pillar of British Constitutional framework. In your estimation, what
contemporary developments can you say has played a significant role in weakening
it’s application.
4 “The rule of Law is nothing but the absence of the rule of Men’ – Citing relevant
constitutional provisions side by side with judicial authorities, critically engage this

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 statement particularly as it relates to the various controversies and undercurrents in
Nigeria’s ongoing Constitutional Democracy.
SECTION C
5 The Bingham Centre for Constitutionalism in Africa (BCCA), a private organization
based in Lagos Nigeria is conducting a birth profile research programme aimed at
understanding certain sections of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria. They have
approached the Law firm of Aluko & Oyelade (A & O) for comprehensive advice on
the procedure for amending the constitution. You are an Associate Counsel in A & O,
and your principal has asked you to take on this assignment. How would you advise
BCCA?
6 With the aid of relevant authorities, comprehensively discuss the concept of
separation of powers in Nigerian Constitutional Law?

SECTION D

7 (a) What do we mean by the phrase “legal consequences of change of Government

by extra-legal means?
(a) Make an historical overview of incidents of military interventions in the political
affairs of Nigeria?
8 (a) Discuss the contents and effectiveness of provisions of laws and the Constitution
of Nigeria which forbid unlawful take-over of a legitimate Government?
(b) What do you believe to be the solutions to the problems of unpredictable military
interventions in Nigeria politics?

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