Exam Details
| Subject | law of negligence and damages (paper-vii) | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | ll.m. in torts & crimes | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | acharya nagarjuna university-distance education | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | May, 2018 | |
| City, State | new delhi, new delhi |
Question Paper
Total No. of Questions 10] [Total No. of Pages 02
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018
Second Year
TORTS CRIMES
Law of Negligence and Damages
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks 70
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Critically analyze the rule established in Donogue vs. Stevenson.
Q2) Examine the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitur in tort with reference to leading cases.
Q3) Explain various kinds of damages available for actions in law of Tort.
Q4) Explain the principle "Actio personalis, Moriture cum persona". Is there any exception
to this principle.
Q5) Briefly explain the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act.
Q6) What is negligence? Examine the law governing the liability of Medical and legal
practitioners for negligence in their professional activity?
Q7) Distinguish between 'Negligence' and 'Contributory negligence' in law of tort with
reference to leading cases.
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Q8) Define damages and how is the quantum of damages determined in an action for
malicious prosecution.
Q9) What is Vicarious Liability? Explain Rights and duties of master and servant inter
se and to third parties.
Q10) Write short notes on any two of the following:
Pecuniary loss.
Test of Directness.
Unliquidated damages.
The 'Lost years'.
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018
Second Year
TORTS CRIMES
Law of Negligence and Damages
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks 70
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Critically analyze the rule established in Donogue vs. Stevenson.
Q2) Examine the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitur in tort with reference to leading cases.
Q3) Explain various kinds of damages available for actions in law of Tort.
Q4) Explain the principle "Actio personalis, Moriture cum persona". Is there any exception
to this principle.
Q5) Briefly explain the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act.
Q6) What is negligence? Examine the law governing the liability of Medical and legal
practitioners for negligence in their professional activity?
Q7) Distinguish between 'Negligence' and 'Contributory negligence' in law of tort with
reference to leading cases.
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Q8) Define damages and how is the quantum of damages determined in an action for
malicious prosecution.
Q9) What is Vicarious Liability? Explain Rights and duties of master and servant inter
se and to third parties.
Q10) Write short notes on any two of the following:
Pecuniary loss.
Test of Directness.
Unliquidated damages.
The 'Lost years'.