Model Paper Law of Tort for 3rd Sem.

Model Paper Law of Tort for 3rd Sem.

Mid Term Test 1

Note: Attempt all the questions :Question No. 2 and 3 have internal options. Each Question Carries 5 marks .Each question or part thereof is to be attempted strictly as per instructions .Extra writing shall be penalized .This paper carries a total of 15 marks ,and is to be attempted within an hour :

1]

(Answer of the following questions is not more than 50 words .)

(a)Explain the meaning of Law of Tort and explain the difference between Tort and Trust ,Tort and Quasi Contract .

(b)Explain the maxim Ubi jus ibi remedium .

(c)Explain the Law associated with the case Mogul Steamship Co. V Mc Georger Gow & Co. 1892 AC 25.

(d)What do you mean by Act of God, Explain with relevant cases .

(e)What are the essential elements of Tort and discuss two competing theories related to whether it is law of Tort or Law of Torts .

2.

Explain the maxim Volenti non fit Injuria ,with proper example and relevant cases .

OR

Why Inevitable Accident is regarded as general defences ,explain with examples and relevant cases.

(Your answer should not exceed 300 words)

3.

Explain statutory Authority and Act of Necessity in the light of general defences under the Law of Tort .

OR

What is the concept of ‘ consent ’ in the maxim volenti-non fit injuria .Explain the limitation of the said maxim .

(Your answer should not exceed 300 words)
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