Law of Torts Quiz - Paper 3.3
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The law of tort owes its development to judicial pronouncements.

True (A)

Tort infringes the right in rem.

False (B)

Libel is the publication of a defamatory statement in transient form.

False (B)

Under tort damages may be liquidated.

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All civil wrongs are tort.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tortious liability stands discharged if the plaintiff dies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As far as private defence concerned it is not available in tort.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are many exceptions to absolute liability.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Private nuisance is a crime.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Act of God arises out of working of natural forces.

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What is false imprisonment in tort?

<p>False imprisonment is the unlawful restraint of a person's liberty without justification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is res ipsa loquitur?

<p>Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine in tort law that presumes negligence when an injury occurs that would not normally happen unless there was negligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Law of Torts Development

The law of torts is primarily developed through court decisions (judicial pronouncements).

Tort and Right in rem

Torts typically infringe personal rights (rights in personam), not property rights (rights in rem).

Libel Definition

Libel is a defamatory statement published in a permanent form (like a written article).

Tort Damages Liquidated

In tort cases, damages are often not predetermined but decided by a court based on the losses.

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Civil Wrongs & Torts

Not all civil wrongs are also torts, there are other types of civil wrongs distinct from torts.

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Plaintiff Death & Tort Liability

If a plaintiff dies, the claim may not end automatically, depending on the laws and details of a case.

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Private Defense in Tort

In tort cases, the plaintiff may have to act within the limits allowed by the law for protecting themselves.

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Absolute Liability Exceptions

Exceptions exist to certain absolute liability rules related to negligence and harm.

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Private Nuisance and Crime

Private nuisance is a civil wrong, not a crime.

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Act of God & Natural Forces

An Act of God results from natural phenomena, not human actions.

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False Imprisonment (Tort)

False imprisonment in tort is the unlawful restraint of a person's freedom.

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Res Ipsa Loquitur

Res ipsa loquitur (the thing speaks for itself) proves negligence in some cases when direct evidence is unavailable.

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Study Notes

Law of Torts, M.V. Act and Consumer Protection Act

  • Paper: 3.3
  • Full Marks: 80
  • Time: Three hours

True or False Statements

  • (a) The law of tort owes its development to judicial pronouncements. (True/False)
  • (b) Tort infringes the right in rem. (True/False)
  • (c) Libel is the publication of a defamatory statement in transient form. (True/False)
  • (d) Under tort damages may be liquidated. (True/False)
  • (e) All civil wrongs are tort. (True/False)
  • (f) The tortious liability stands discharged if the plaintiff dies. (True/False)
  • (g) As far as private defense is concerned, it is not available in tort. (True/False)
  • (h) There are many exceptions to absolute liability. (True/False)
  • (i) Private nuisance is a crime. (True/False)
  • (j) Act of God arises out of working of natural forces. (True/False)

Additional Questions

  • (c) What is false imprisonment in tort?
  • (d) What is res ipsa loquitur?

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Test your knowledge on the Law of Torts, the Motor Vehicles Act, and the Consumer Protection Act with this quiz. It includes true or false statements and additional questions to challenge your understanding of legal principles. Perfect for students preparing for Paper 3.3.

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