B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 2 Law of Torts 2018 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define Tort. Explain Injuria Sine Damno and Damnum sine Injuria with the help of case law.
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2. Q2 Explain the basis of vicarious libaility. When the master is liable for the acts of his servant ?
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3. Q3 Define Defamation. What are essentials of Defamation ?
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4. Q4 "True nervous shock is as much a physical injury as a broken bone or a torn flesh wounds". Explain
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5. Q5 Critically examine the rule laid down in Donoghue V. Stevenson. Is the rule modified by recent cases ?
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6. Q6 What is 'Conspiracy' ? What should the plaintiff prove in order to succeed in an action for conspiracy ? Refer to decided cases.
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7. Q7 Explain the composition and jurisdiction of the State Commission under consumer law.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Conversion
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2. Q8 (b) Mental element in Torts
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3. Q8 (c) Strict liability in Motor Vehicles Act.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Virat Kohli hit the ball outside the boundary, which falls on a spectator. Spectator was injured. He want to take action against the authorities of the stadium (KSCA). Advice.
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2. Q9 (b) A driver of the defendants omnibus had printed instructions not to race with, or obstruct, other omnibuses. In disobedience to this order he obstructed the plaintiffs omnibus and caused a collision which damage it. What is the liability ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) A metropolitan bureau, in pursuance of a resolution of its council, erected a stand on a highway which was a public nuisance. What is its liability ? Solve.
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