B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2011 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define tort and distinguish it from crime and contract.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the importance of mental elements in tort.
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3. Q1 (b) "Injuria Sine Damnum and Damnum Sine Injuria".
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4. Q1 OR Evolution of law of Tort in India.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss with illustrations the liability of a master for the wrongful acts of his servant.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the defences to defendant if that person committed the Tort.
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3. Q2 (b) Rescue cases
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4. Q2 OR Doctrine of common employment.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain strict liability with reference to Rylands Vs. Fletcher.
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2. Q3 OR Define Nuisance. Explain kinds of nuisance.
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3. Q3 (b) A circus lion escapes and injures some spectators. Discuss the liability of the manager of the circus for the injury caused.
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4. Q3 OR 'X' wrongfully obstructed a road by putting a pole across it. 'Y' riding rashly on the motor cycle in the dusk, was overthrown by the pole and injured. The pole was visible at a distance of 100 meters. Is 'X' liable to Y for damages ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define 'assault' and distinguish it from 'Battery'.
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2. Q4 OR Define Defamation. Discuss briefly the various defences available in an action for defamation.
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3. Q4 (b) A famous biscuit company published a picture in a newspaper showing one famous Cricket Player Sachin eating their biscuit. Advise him about his legal remedies.
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4. Q4 OR A cat strayed from its owner's land into the land of a neighbour and killed birds kept there. Is the owner of cat liable ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the procedure for making a complaint to the District Forum.
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2. Q5 OR Explain in detail the composition, appointment and jurisdiction of State Commission.
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3. Q5 (b) Appeals
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4. Q5 OR Service.
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