LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Torts Nov 2010 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Attempt the following in not more than two sentences each (all 10) 20 Marks

1. Q1 What are extra-judicial remedies?
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2. Q2 What does 'Accord and Satisfaction' mean?
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3. Q3 Define 'Libel'.
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4. Q4 What is meant by 'Trespass-ab-initio'?
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5. Q5 What is 'Appropriate Laboratory'?
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6. Q6 Define 'Complainant'.
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7. Q7 What is liability by Ratification?
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8. Q8 What is 'Private Nuisance'?
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9. Q9 Define 'Tort'.
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10. Q10 What are defective goods?
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SECTION II - Write Short Notes (any 4 of 6) 20 Marks

1. Q11 Central Consumer Protection Council
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2. Q12 National Commission
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3. Q13 Conversion
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4. Q14 Re-Polemis
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5. Q15 Scientiors Rule
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6. Q16 Injure non remota causa sed Proxima spectator.
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SECTION III - Solve the following Problems (any 2 of 3) 12 Marks

1. Q17 Mr. Raju, the conductor of an omnibus at the end of the journey drove the omnibus for the purpose of turning it round for the return journey, when Mr. Vikas the driver was absent. In doing so he ran upon Mr. Tom.
   • (i) Is there any remedy available to Mr. Tom? Why?
   • (ii) Write the judgement and the name of the case law.
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2. Q18 'A' resided in a house next to a Roman Catholic Chapel of which 'B' was priest and the chapel bell was rung at all hours of day and night. 'A' wants to claim damages from 'B'.
   • (i) Who is liable? What is the nature of the tort committed here?
   • (ii) Write the judgement of the case stating reasons.
   • (iii) Write the name of the case law.
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3. Q19 Alisha's husband was admitted in the Napolitan hospital. They did not charge for the treatment of her husband. Due to negligence of Medical Service of that hospital he died. Alisha filed a complaints against the hospital.
   • (i) Is the hospital liable? What is the nature of the tort committed here?
   • (ii) Write the judgement of the case citing reasons.
   • (iii) Write the name of the case law.
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SECTION IV - Attempt essay type questions (any 4 of 6) 48 Marks

1. Q20 What is the measure of damages? And discuss various kinds of damages awarded in an action of a Tort.
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2. Q21 Explain the three tier system of Consumer Redressal Agencies under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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3. Q22 Who is a consumer? and discuss in detail consumer safety and protection of consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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4. Q23 What are the general defences available in an action of Tort?
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5. Q24 What is defamation and discuss in detail absolute privilege and qualified privilege.
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6. Q25 Explain false imprisonment and explain its ingredients.
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