LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Torts Nov 2015 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• (2) Figures to the right indicate full marks

1. Q1 Answer the following in not more than two sentences : 20 marks
   • (a) What is meant by trespass abinitio?
   • (b) Define slander
   • (c) Define vis major
   • (d) What are exemplary damages?
   • (e) What is false imprisonment?
   • (f) What do you mean by joint tort feasors?
   • (g) Explain the terms "Malfeasance! and
   • (h) State any two objects of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986,
   • (i) Explain the terms ‘complaint’ as per Consumer Protection Act,
   • (j) Define 'consumer' as per Consumer Protection Act, 1986 2, Short notes (any four) : 20
   • (a) Assault and Battery
   • (b) Libel Defect and Deficiency
   • (e) Contributory Negligence
   • (f) Act of God
2. Q3 Solve (any two) : 12 marks
   • (a) Achild of 5 years throws.a stone and breaks the window of a Mercedes car
   • (i) Is the child liable, in torts? Give reasons
   • (ii) Are the parents of the child liable? Give reasons
   • (b) Acouple visit a5. star hotel and order for food. The hotel staff serves the food after an hour which is also not properly prepared
   • (i) Is this:deficiency in service? Explain
   • (ii) Give two points of distinction between contract of service and contract
   • (c) Antinor of 12 years obtains a loan of 300 pounds by falsely representing his age Is the minor liable under contract or tort? Explain
   • (ii) Is the minor liable under crimes? Give two points of distinction between crime and tort
3. Q4 Answer in detail (any four) : 48 marks
   • (a) Explain the concept of contributory Negligence stating also the exceptions and
   • (b) Explain the procedure of the district forum under the consumer
   • (c) sine and 'injuria sine damno' citing relevant case laws
   • (d) Write a note on'strict and absolute liability
   • (e) What are the Aims and objects of consumer protection Act, 1986? Write a note on the Appellate functions of the consumer forums
   • (f) Write a note on master and servant relationship as explained unde? vicarious liability under the law of torts
   • Q.P.Code: 23557

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