BBCL2013 COMMERCIAL LAW

The highest court in Malaysia is:

• A) High Court

• B) Federal Court

• C) Court of Appeal

• D) Magistrates’ Court

The Court of Appeal has:

• A) Original jurisdiction only

• B) Appellate jurisdiction only

• C) Both original and appellate jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

Written law in Malaysia refers to:

• Customs

• Case law

• International treaties only

• The Federal and State Constitutions, statutes, and subsidiary legislation

Which document is the supreme law of Malaysia?

• Penal Code

• Evidence Act 1950

• Contracts Act 1950

• Federal Constitution

Common law in Malaysia is derived from:

• French law

• English law

• Islamic law

• Roman law

A dispute over an international shipping contract between two companies is governed by:

• Native law

• Constitutional law

• Public international law

• Private international law

Which is an example of a civil law matter?

• Theft

• Murder

• Drug trafficking

• Breach of contract

Which court hears high-value civil claims?

• High Court

• Magistrates’ Court

• Sessions Court

• Court of Appeal

A civil case is usually initiated by:

• The jury

• The police

• The plaintiff

• The Attorney General

In Malaysia, the criminal justice process usually begins with:

• Appeal

• Sentencing

• Investigation

• Cross-examination