IMPORTANT QUESTIONS PART I PAPER 5. LAW OF TORTS and EASEMENT

PAPER 5. LAW OF TORTS

A) TORTS

1. ESSENTIALS OF TORT

Q. Define torts & explain its essentials. (2007-S s2005-S)

2. DIF. FROM CRIME & CONTRACT

Q. Define & discuss the term torts in detail. How does it differ from crime & contract? (2008-A 2005-A 2003-A 2002-S, A 2001-S)

3. TRESPASS TO PERSON

Q. What do you understand by Trespass to person? (2007-S 2006-A 2005-A)Q. Discuss assault & battery. How are they different from each other & how similar? (2007-S 2002-S 2002-A 2001-A)

3. A FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Q. Define & discuss trespass to person with special reference to false imprisonment. (2008-S 2003-A 2002-A 2001-A)

4. TRESPASS TO LAND

Q. What is Trespass to land? What remedies are available against it? (2007-A 2006-A 2005-S 2001-S)

5. DISCHARGE OF TORTS

Q. Write a note on discharge of torts. (2009-A 2007- A 2006-A 2001-A)Q. What is difference between the concepts of justification of torts & discharge of torts? (2008-S)

6. DEFAMATION

Q. Define defamation. What defenses are available to the defendant? (2009-A 2008-S 2006-A 2005-A 2002-A 2001-S, A)

6. LIBEL & SLANDER

Q. The general rule is ‘Slander is actionable on proof of special damages’ what are the exceptions to this general rule? (2008-S 2007-A 2003-A 2001-A) Q. Define slander & libel, also distinguish between them? (2008-A)

7. DEFENCES

Q. Give the general defenses which are available in an action for torts. (2006-A 2005-A 2004-A 2003-A 2002-S 2001-S) (2008-A) What do you understand by “Volenti non fit injuria” & give exceptions to this rule. (2005-A 2004-A 2002-S)

8. MALICIOUS PROSECUTION

Q. Explain torts of Malicious Prosecution. (2006-A 2005-S 2004-A 2003-A 2002-A 2001-S)

9. REMEDIES IN TORTS

Q. Write an essay on Judicial Remedies in Tort. (2008-S) Q. Write an essay on Extra-Judicial remedies in tort. (2007-A)Q. Write a detailed note on remedies in torts. (2008-A 2007-S) Write an essay on Extra-Judicial remedies in tort. (2007-S 2004-A 2003-A 2002-A 2001-S, A)

10. DISABILITY TO SUE

Q. Who can’t sue & who can’t be sued & why? (2004-A)(2008-A)

11. LEGAL DAMAGE

Q. Define legal damage & these maxims. i) Ubi jus ibi remedium (2005-S) ii) Injuria sine damnum (2002-S) iii) Damnum sine injuria (2004-A)

12. DAMAGES

Q. What do you understand by damages? What are different kinds of damages? (2008-A 2007-S 2005-S 2004-A)

13. NUISANCE

Q. Write a comprehensive note on Public & Private Nuisance. (2007-A 2005-S 2002-S 2001-S) Q. Discuss the tort of Private Nuisance along with remedies available to the aggrieved party? (2008-S 2003-A 2002-S 2002-A) How Public nuisance is different from private nuisance? (2002-A)

14. VICARIOUS LIABILITY

Q. Write a comprehensive note on Vicarious Liability. Under what circumstances a master is held liable for the torts of his servants? (2009-A 2005-A 2003-A 2002-S 2001-S, A)

15. ABSOLUTE LIABILITY

Q. What is Absolute Liability? Explain with examples. (2008-A 2007- S A 2005-S)Q. Define & discuss tort of strict liability, explain its rationale. (2002-A)

16. NEGLIGENCE                                                                                                                                                               Q. Define Negligence? Explain its essentials. (2009-A 2007-S 2006-A 2005-S 2003-A 2002-A 2001-A) Q. Under what circumstances ‘Contributory Negligence’ is a good defense? (2008-S 2007-S 2005-A 2004-A 2002-S 2001-S) Q. Is tort of negligence different from contributory negligence? (2002-S)                                                                         17. DEATH OF PLAINTIFF & DEFENDANT                                                                                                                     Q. How death of plaintiff or defendant affects the tort action can or cannot the case proceed in such situation answer with illustration? (2008-A)                                                                                                                                                     18. LEADING CASES                                                                                                                                                  Q. State the principle as laid down in the followings cases:(i) Ashby vs. White (2007-A 2004-A)(ii) Donoguhue vs. Stevenson (2002-S) (iii) Gloucester Grammar School case(iv) Rylands vs. Fletcher (2007-S 2006-A 2005-A 2002-19. NOTES                                                                                                                                                                              i) Res ipsa Loquitor ( ii) Trespass ab initio (2009-A) (i) Ubi jus ibi remedium ii) Injuria sine Damnum iii) Damnum sine injuria (2008-S) (i) U bi jus ibi remedium ii) Injuria sine Damnum (2007-S)( i) Damnum Sine Injuria ii) Volunti Non fit Injuria (2007-A)                                                                                                                                                            B) EASEMENT ACT                                                                                                                                                                     1. KINDS OF EASEMENT                                                                                                                                                     Q. Define Easement & various kinds of Easement. (2008-A 2007-S 2005-A 2002-A)                                                           2. ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT                                                                                                                                 Q. Define Easement. How it can be acquired discuss fully? (2005-S 2002-A)                                                                          3. EASEMENT BY GRANT                                                                                                                                                Q. Discuss the detail acquisition of Easement through Grant. (2008-S 2007-S 2002-S 2001-S, A)                                      4. EASEMENT BY CUSTOM                                                                                                                                                       Q. Define & discuss in detail Easement by Custom. (2008-A 2003-A 2001-S)                                                                   5. EASEMENT BY PRESCRIPTION                                                                                                                         Q. Define & discuss Easement by Prescription. (2009-A 2007-A 2006-A 2005-A 2004-A 2003-A 2002-S 2001-A)  6. EXTINCTION OF EASEMENT                                                                                                                            Q. What is an easement? How can it be acquired and how extinguished? (2008-S) Q. What is meant by easement? Easements can be extinguished how? (2009-A 2007-A 2006-A 2005-S 2004-A)