B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2016 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define 'Torts'. Distinguish Torts from contractual and criminal liability.
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2. Q2 Discuss with illustrations the liability of a master for the wrongful acts of his servant.
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3. Q3 Discuss the principles of remoteness of damage with special reference to the cases of Re Polemis and Wagon Mound.
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4. Q4 What is 'Defamation' ? Distinguish Libel and Slander. When Slander becomes actionable per se ?
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5. Q5 Explain 'Nuisance' with its essential characters. Distinguish between public and private nuisance.
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6. Q6 Explain 'False Imprisonment'. What are the remedies available in case of false imprisonment ?
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7. Q7 Explain the composition and jurisdiction of District Consumer Forum.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Assault
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2. Q8 (b) Malice
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3. Q8 (c) Unfair trade practices.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The plaintiff's and defendant's dogs were fighting. The defendant was beating them in order to separate them, and the plaintiff was watching. Defendant accidentally hit plaintiff's eye causing severe injury. Is defendant liable for damage ?
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2. Q9 (b) The plaintiff was a Russian Princess. The defendants who produced a talking film called "Rusputin the Mad Monk". The Plaintiff alleged that in that film it was falsely imputed that she has been seduced by Rusputin, a man of vile character. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) A boy of seven years ate some attractive berries from the shrub in a Municipal Park. The berries were poisonous. The boy died. Can the Municipality be made liable ?
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