Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2015 April 2nd Semester Law Of Torts Question Paper

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B.A. LL.B (Semester- II) Examination April 2015

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LAW OF TORTS

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Duration: 3 hours

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight questions from Q. No. 1 to 12

2) Q. No. 13 and Q.No. 14 are compulsory

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3) Marks are indicated to the right.

Total Marks: 75 (8x8 =64)

1. Define the term tort and explain the Pigeon Hole theory and Open chain link theory.
2. Discuss the following defences under Law of torts
   1. Plaintiff the wrongdoer
   2. inevitable accident.

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3. When two or more persons commit some tort against the same plaintiff they may be either Independent tort feasors or joint tort feasors. Explain
4. Discuss the following under the principle of Vicarious Liability
   1. Doctrine of Common Employment
   2. Principal and Agent.

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5. Explain the test of reasonable foresight and test of directness.
6. Discuss the following torts against persons
   1. Battery
   2. False Imprisonment.
7. What are the defences available against the tort of Defamation?

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8. Nuisance as a tort means an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land? Explain the essentials and kinds of Nuisance.
9. Explain the tort of Malicious Prosecution.
10. What is contributory negligence? State the rules to determine Contributory Negligence.
11. Explain the rule of strict liability as laid down in the case of Rylands v/s Fletcher.
12. Explain the term Deficiency of Service under Consumer Protection Act 1986 with relevant case laws.

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13. Write short notes on any two
    1. Nervous shock
    2. Remedies for trespass to land
    3. Conversion
    (2x3 = 6)
14. Write short notes on any two of the following
    1. Passing off

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    2. Res ipsa loquitur
    3. Rescue cases as an exception to volenti non fit injuria
    (2 x 22=5)

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