B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2017 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define tort and explain the essential elements of tort.
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2. Q2 Explain the liability of state for the torts committed by its servants.
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3. Q3 Discuss the rule of foreseeability in determination of remoteness of damages.
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4. Q4 What is nuisance ? Explain the different kinds of nuisance.
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5. Q5 What is malicious prosecution ? Explain its ingredients.
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6. Q6 Discuss the tort of negligence with the help of decided cases.
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7. Q7 Explain the terms 'complaint' and 'complainant' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Rescue cases.
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2. Q8 (b) Rule in Rylands V. Fletcher.
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3. Q8 (c) Application for compensation under Motor Vehicles Act.
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Solve any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) 'X' played a practical joke on 'Y', telling her that her husband had lost both his legs in an accident. Hearing this 'Y' suffered nervous shock and got seriously ill. She had to incur huge expenses for treatment. Can she sue 'X' for damages ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) 'X' published a false statement in a newspaper that 'Y' has ceased to carry on his business. As a result 'Y' suffered loss in his business. 'Y' wants to sue 'X'. Advice him.
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3. Q9 (c) A and B were searching for a gas leak. Each applied naked light to the gas pipe in turn and one of them caused an explosion. Can they be held liable as joint tort feasors ? Decide.
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