GOA UNIVERSITY

G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW

LLB DEGREE SEM- I
LAW OF TORTS
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OCT 2012,
APRIL 2012,
OCT 2011,
APRIL 2011,
Oct 2010,
April 2010,
Oct 2009,
APRIL 2009,
Oct 2008,
APRIL 2008,
OCT 2007,
APRIL 2007,
October 2006,
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OCT 2005,
APRIL 2005,
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APRIL 2004,
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OCT 2003 ,
OCT 2003(OLD)
APRIL 2003,
APRIL 2003 (OLD),
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APRIL 2002 (OLD),
OCT 2001 (OLD),
APRIL 2001 (OLD),
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LL.B. Degree (Semester - I) Examination, April 2013
LAW OF TORTS
Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 1 00
Instructions: 1) Answer any ten of the following.
2) All the questions carry equal marks.
1. Distinguish between a tort and a crime.
2. Discuss the essentials of False Imprisonment and its remedies.
3. Explain the two principles of remoteness of damage with case laws.
4. Discuss with case laws, the liability for causing nervous shock.
5. Explain the liability for deceit as a tort.
6. Elaborate the rule of absolute liability as laid in M. C. Mehta V. UOI.
7. Discuss the liability of occupier of dangerous premises.
8. Explain the tort of Intimidation and Passing Off.
9. Discuss the concept of death in relation to tort.
10. State and explain the various ways in which tortuous liability is discharged.
11. Explain the masters liability for the acts of independent contractor and its
exceptions.
12. Explain the defenses in tort of defamation with case laws.
13. Discuss "Inevitable Accident'', "Statutory Authority" and "Vis Major'' as a
general defense.
(10x10)
14. Define "Consumer'' and explain the grievance redressal mechanism under the
Consumer Protection Act.
Duration : 3 Hours
Instructions : 1) Answer any ten of the following.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define 'Tort' and discuss its essentials.
Total Marks : 1 00
2. Explain elements of assault and distinguish it from Battery as a tort.
3. State and explain the modes of conversion of goods.
4. Discuss the essentials of tort of Negligence with case laws.
5. Nuisance is a actionable civil wrong. Explain.
6. Discuss the Rule of Strict Liability and distinguish it from Absolute Liability.
7. What is the nature of liability of keeper of dangerous goods?
8. Explain the tort of Conspiracy and Intimidation with case laws.
9. Discuss the capacity of Minor and a Corporation to sue and be sued for a tort.
10. Discuss the various kinds of damages in tort.
11. "Master is vicariously liable for the acts of his servants". Comment.
12. Discuss the tort of defamation with case laws.
13. Explain the defence of consent and its exceptions.
14. Who is a Consumer under the Consumer Protection Act ?