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1 VVM's G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER -II EXAMINATION, OCTOBER 2016 Duration : 3 hours Total Marks = 75 Instructions: (i) Answer ANY EIGHT Questions from Q. No. 1 to 12 (8X8 = 64) 1) Define tort. Distinguish tort from crime and breach of contract. 2) What is meant by trespass to goods? How is it committed? 3) Examine the liability of a corporation and a minor in tort 4) Explain contributory negligence with relevant cases. 5). Examine the of various theories of remoteness of damage with relevant cases 6) Define tort of defamation. Examine the defences available under defamation. 7) Examine th~ liability of an occupier of premises towards lawful visitors. 8) Discuss in d~tail the essentials of the tort of assault and battery. 9) Discuss the extent of liability of the master for the acts of independent contractor. 10) Discuss the rule of strict liability and distinguish it from absolute liability. 11) Examine the maxim 'volenti nonfit injuria' with relevant cases. 12) Examine the composition and jurisdiction of the District Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, ) Write short notes on ANY TWO : (2 X 3 = 6) a. Nervous shock b. Malicious falsehood c. Nuisance 14) Write short notes on ANY TWO: (2X 2.5 = 5) a. Deceit b. Consumer c. Passing off ****

2 VVM's G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW, MARGAO-GOA B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER -II EXAMINATION APRIL 2016 Duration: 3 hours Total Marks = 75 Instructions : (i) Answer ANY EIGHT Questions from Q. No. 1 to 12 (8X8 = 64) 1) State and Explain the definition, nature and scope of Law of Torts in detail 2) Examine the maxim 'volenti non fit injuria' with relevant cases. 3) Examine the state of employment to hold the master liable. 4) Discuss the essentials and remedies of tort of false imprisonment. 5) Define tort of defamation. Explain the essentials with illustrative cases. 6) Explain the essential ingredients of malicious prosecution. 7) Define nuisance. Distinguish private nuisance with public nuisance. 8) Discuss the basis of award of damages and kinds of damages in law of torts. 9) Examine the 'Scienter Rule' with the help of decided cases. 10) What is trespass? Discuss the remedies available for the tort of trespass. 11) Explain the rule of strict liability. Examine various exceptions to the rule of strict liability. 12) Who is the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? 13) Write short notes on ANY TWO : (2 X3 = 6) a. Assault b. Conspiracy c. Negligent misstatement 14) Write short notes on ANY TWO : (2X 2.5 = 5) a. Act of State b. Nervous Shock c. Negligence

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4 B.A. LL.B. SEMESTER-II EXAMINATION ~~~-~ Duration: 3 hours Total Marks = 7 5 Instructions: (i) AnswerANYEIGHT Questions from Q. No.lto 12.. (8X8= 64) 1. Explain the--definition and scope of Law of Torts. 2. Explain Damnum sine Injuria and Volenti non fit Injuria with case law. 3. State and explain when Master is liable for the acts of his servant. 4. Explain the main essentials of Defamation in detail. 5. Wliat is Public Nuisance and state the main essentials of Private Nuisance Explain False imprisonment and s~ate the remedies if ~ny. ' ~-- State and explain the various remedies available under law of Tort. 8. Explain the rule of Strict Liability in detail. 9. Explain Tresspass to Land under law of Torts in detail. 10. Explain the principle of Foreseability and proximity in case of Negligence. 11. Write note on Necessity, Act of God and Statutory Authority. 12. Explain Tresspass to Goods under law of Torts in detail. 13. Write note on ANY TWO: a) Consumer b) Jurisdiction of District Consumer Forum c) Injuria Sine Damnum 14. Write note on ANY TWO: a) Deficiency in service b) Scienter Rule c) Minor. (2 X 3 = 6) (2X 2.5=5),..

5 B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER -II EXAMINATION APRIL/MAY 2014 Duration: 3 hours Total Marks= 75 Instructions: (i) Answer ANY EIGHT Questjons from Q. No.1 to 12 (8X8=64) 1. Explain the main Essentials oftort. 2. Valenti non fit injuria is not Scienti non fit injuria explain with case law. 3. Write a brief note on Minor and Corporation. 4. State and explain Vicarious Liability of State with re-levant case law. 5. Law considers proximate things but not remote consequences explain in relation to remoteness of damage. 6. Explain the main Essentials of private nuisance. 7. Explain the Maxim Res Ipsa Loquitor and Nervous Shock with relevant case law. 8. Explain main defences in case of Defamation in detail, 9. Write note on Injunction and Extra Judicial Remedies under law of Torts Explain Tresspass to person under law of Torts in detail 11. Write note on Statutory Authority, Inevitable Accident and Private Defence. 12. Explain Strict Liability and state exceptions if any. 13. Write note on ANY TWO: {2 X 3 = 6) a) Jurisdiction of State Commission b) Scienter Rule c) Deficiency in service 14. Write note on ANY TWO: {2X 2.5=5) a) Tort and Contract b) Features of Consumer Act c) Conversion

6 B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER -II EXAMINATION 1 OCTOBER 2013 Duration : 3 hours Total Marks= 75 Instructions : (i) Answer ANY EIGHT Questions from Q. No. 1 to 12 (ii) Question Nos.13 and 14 are compulsory (8X8 = 64) 1) State and Explain the definition, nature and scope of Law oftorts in detail. 2) Discuss the essentials of the tort of negligence with suitable cases. 3) Examine the state of empl?yment to hold the master liable. 4) Explain the theory of remoteness of damage with the cases. 5) Discuss the essentials and remedies of tort of false imprisonment. 6) Explain the rule of strict liability and discuss the exceptions of the rule. 7) What is defamation? Discuss the defences of defamation in detail. 8) Explain the essential ingredients of malicious prosecution. 9) Define nuisance. Distinguish private nuisance with public nuisance. 10) Discuss the basis of award of damages and kinds of damages in law of torts. 11) What is trespass? Discuss the remedies available for the tort of trespass. 12) Who is the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? 13) Write short notes on ANY TWO : (2 X 3 = 6) a. Absolute liability b. Conspiracy c. Negligent misstatement 14) Write short notes on ANY TWO : (2X2.5 = 5) a. Cattle trespass b. Jointtortfeasors c. Detinue

7 B.A.LL.B. SEMESTER -U EXAMINATION APRIL/MAY 2013 Duration: 3 hours Total Marks = 75 Instructions: (i) Answer ANY EIGHT Questions from Q. No.1 to 12 (8X8=64) 1) Define 'Tort' and distinguish it from 'crime'. 2) Examine the capacity of minor to sue and to be sued in tort. 3) Discuss the extent of.liability of the master for the acts of independent contractor. 4) Explain 'trespas.s ab initio' with the help of cases on the point. 5) Discuss in detail the essentials of the tort of assault and battery. 6) How far nervous shock is considered an.actionable tort? Explain with illustrations. 7) Examine the liability of an occupier of premises towards lawful visitors. 8) Discuss the rule of strict liability and distinguish it from absolute liability. 9) Define tort of defamation. Explain the essentials with illustrative cases. 10) Examine the 'ScienterRu'le' with the help of decided cases. 11) Define the term deceit. Explain its essentials with relevant cases. 12) Examine the composition and. jurisdiction of the District Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, ) Write short notes on ANY TWO : (2 X 3 = 6) a. Conversion b. Intimidation c. Act of State 14) Write short notes on ANY TWO: (2X 2.5 = 5) a. Unlawful detention b. Distress damage pheasant c. Res ipsa loquitur

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