Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2016 Oct 2nd Semester Law Of Torts Question Paper

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B.A.L.L.B. (Semester II) Examination, October 2016

LAW OF TORTS

Duration: 3 Hours

Total Marks: 75

Instructions:

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1. Answer any Eight questions from Q.No.1 to 12 (8x8=64)
2. Q. No. 13 and Q. No. 14 are compulsory. (2x3=6)
3. Students are advised to incorporate the exact question number in the answer scripts.

1. Discuss the Nature and Definition of Tort under the Law of Torts.
2. State and Explain the doctrine of Volenti Non Fit Injuria as a General Defence under Law of Torts with exceptions.

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3. Discuss the Capacity of Minor and Corporation to sue and to be sued in torts.
4. Discuss the Vicarious Liability of State with appropriate case laws.
5. Explain the tort of Assault and Battery with the help of relevant case laws.
6. What is Contributory Negligence? Distinguish between Contributory Negligence and Composite Negligence.
7. Discuss the rule of Strict Liability as laid down in the case of Rylands v. Fletcher.

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8. Explain the Liability of Occupier of Dangerous Premises towards the persons who enter those premises under Law of Torts.
9. Explain the essentials of tort of Private Nuisance? State the defences pleaded in an action for Nuisance.
10. Defamation is injury to the reputation of a person. Explain the essentials and defences for the tort of Defamation.
11. Explain the concept of Death in relation to Law of Torts.
12. Elucidate the term 'Consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 with the help of case laws.

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13. Write short notes on any two of the following: (2x2.5=5)
    1. Injunction as a remedy under Law of Torts
    2. Conversion
    3. Damnum Sine Injuria
14. Write short notes on any two of the following:
    1. Nervous Shock

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    2. Act of God
    3. Remedies for Trespass to land.

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