B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2013 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Distinguish between tort and crime, tort and contract.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the importance of mental elements in torts.
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3. Q1 (b) 'X' a banker refuses to honour customer's cheque having sufficient funds in his account belonging to the customer. Customer intends to file a suit against the banker. Will he succeed ?
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4. Q1 OR Explain "UBI JUS IBI REMEDIUM".
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the following : a) Inevitable accident. b) Statutory authority.
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2. Q2 OR What is vicarious liability ? Explain with decided cases.
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3. Q2 (b) Write short notes on private defence.
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4. Q2 OR A school master caned a student who had contrary to the school regulations been smoking in the street. Discuss the liability of the school master.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss remoteness of damage. Refer decided cases.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the ingredients of tort of negligence with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 (b) A manufacturer of ice-cream sold a sub-standard ice-cream to the retailer who in turn sold it to a customer. The friend of a customer become ill after consuming it. Discuss the tortious liability.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on remedies for nuisance.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain assault and battery. Refer decided cases.
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2. Q4 OR What is libel ? Explain the essentials of libel.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' sends a letter to 'B' containing defamatory words about 'B'. The letter is opened by 'B' servant who there by comes to know of the contents of the letter. 'B' sues 'A' for defamation. Will he succeed ?
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4. Q4 OR Make a note on inducing for the breach of contract.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the composition, powers and jurisdiction of state commission.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the provisions relating to Appeals under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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3. Q5 (b) Restrictive trade practice.
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4. Q5 OR Complaint.
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