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

True

Tort infringes the right in rem.

False

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

False

Under tort damages may be liquidated.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

All civil wrongs are tort.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tortious liability stands discharged if the plaintiff dies.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are many exceptions to absolute liability.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Private nuisance is a crime.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Act of God arises out of working of natural forces.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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