Module 1 Contract Law, Tort & Evidence

Course application form

About the Course The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch has organised the above twoday tutorial course to be held at Nairobi club on:Tutorial 1 15th March, 2013 Tutorial 2 12th April, 2013 This course is designed to give you an understanding of the general principles of the Law of Contract, Tort and Evidence. The course will be conducted by Tutors who are senior practicing arbitrators from the Branch. The above course is due to commence on 15th February, 2013 were participants are expected to collect their reading material in preparation for the Tutorials. This Course is for: Those who are at the moment classified as Associate Members and are NonLawyers by profession. Those who passed the Entry Course in Arbitration Law & Practice Examination and are Non-Lawyers by profession. Those who wish to improve their knowledge of the Law of Contract, Tort & Evidence even if they do not wish to participate at the exam.

The Course content Contract Tort Evidence

Formation of a Contract Negligence Basic concepts & Types of evidence Contents of the Contract Economic loss The Burden and standard of proof Exclusion clauses Breach of duty Hearsay Misrepresentation Remoteness of damage Privilege Mistake Contributory negligence Witnesses Illegality Vicarious liability Expert evidence Discharge of contract and remedies Nuisance and trespass to Land

The Course workbook will be available from the Secretariat on completion of the application process.

Course Assessment If you wish to progress to member level, you will need to pass the following:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. An assignment on Law of Tort 5% of final marks An assignment on Contract Law 10% of final marks An assignment on Evidence 20% of final marks. Written examination Contract Law 40% of final marks Written examination Law of Tort 25% of final marks

Course Fees The Course fee is Kshs 26,000/-. The fee includes the course materials, coffee/tea and lunch. The fee can also be paid by instalments provided the first instalment of Kenya Shillings 13,000/- is received on or before the closing date of Friday 15th February, 2013 and the balance paid in full before Friday 15th March, 2013. Examination Fees The Exam fee is Kshs 20,500/-. The fee can also be paid by instalments provided all instalments are paid before Friday 12th April, 2013. Venue The tutorials will be held at Nairobi Club. Programme Tutorial Timings: 08.00 to 17.00 hours. Applications Application forms can be obtained from Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) office. Application forms together with the requisite course fee must be submitted on or before Friday 15th February, 2013 to the following address: The Course Administrator Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) Nicholson Drive, Off Ngong Road P O Box 50163 NAIROBI

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

(KENYA BRANCH)

MODULE 1
Law of Obligations & Civil Evidence At Nairobi Club
APPLICATION FORM
Name (Block Capitals) Postal Physical ............ . . M/No........................ Address Address . . Tel No: Fax No. Email .. . Primary Qualifications ... Firm/Organisation I am a member/non-member of the Institute ( delete whichever is inapplicable) I wish to attend Module 1 Tutorials/ Examination and enclose herewith Cheque No . in respect of the same. Notes: i) Members of the Institute will gain six CPD points. Law Society of Kenya has accredited this course for Two units of CLE. Other participants who wish to apply for CPD in their professional bodies will be assisted. ii) Please complete separate form in respect of each applicant. iii) The course fee is Kshs 26,000/- / Examination fees is Kshs 20,500/-. iv) Cheques should be drawn in favour of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) v) For upcountry cheques add KShs 300/- for clearance charges vi) Any cost arising out of unpaid or uncleared cheque will be met by the Applicant. In the event of a cancellation, which must be done in writing, the following charges will apply: Notice prior to commencement of event: Over two weeks Cancellation Charge: Full refund Profession/Trade

One to two weeks Less than one week

50% refund no refund

The form and payment must be submitted on or before Friday 15th February, 2013 to: The Course Administrator Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) Nicholson Drive, Off Ngong Road P O Box 50163, NAIROBI Signature Date
For Official Use only - date of Receipt of Application

Receipt No: MODULE 1 CONTRACT, TORT & EVIDENCE

PROGRAMME
2013 15th February Type Module1 WORKBOOK Read ; Chapter Contract 1-6 Evidence 1 - 4 Tort 15 Contract and answer revision & exam style questions Private study

Tutorial 1 Friday 15th March

9.00am 10.00am Session 1 10.15am - 11.15am Session 2 Evidence 11.15am 12.15pm Session 1 12.15pm 1.00pm Plenary 1.45pm 2.45pm Session 2 Tort 2.45pm 3.45pm Session 1 4.00pm - 4.30pm Session2 4.30pm 5.00pm Plenary Assignment handed out to participant Contract (10% of final mark) Tort (5% of final mark) Evidence (20% of final mark) Module 1 WORKBOOK Read ; Chapter Contract 7 - 13 and answer revision & Evidence 5 - 7 exam style questions Tort 6 10 Contract 9.00am 10.00am Session 1 10.15am - 11.15am Session 2 Evidence 11.15am 12.15pm Session 1 12.15pm 1.00pm Plenary 1.45pm 2.45pm Session 2 Tort 2.45pm 3.45pm Session 1 4.00pm - 4.30pm Session2 4.30pm 5.00pm Plenary Start revision Submit All assignments ( 35% of final Examination

Face-to-face

Wednesday 20th March

(Examiner)

21st March to 28th March

Private study

Tutorial 2 Friday 12th April

Face-to-face

Saturday 13th April Wednesday 17th April

Private study Examiner

mark) Wednesday 24th April Thursday 2nd May By 19th June 2013 Module 1 Contract Examination (2 Hours - 40% of final Examination mark) Module 1 Tort Examination (2 Hours - 25% of final Examination mark) Examinations results published (Examiner) (Examiner) [ Exam admin ]

* Please note that you are only required to attend on the dates given for the Face to Face Tutorials. Other dates are given to assist you in planning your private study.