Annamalai University 2008-1st Year Bachelor of A.L BACHELOR OF ACADEMIC LAW - (CODE 110) - Question Paper

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6.      Define Legal right. Discuss the elements and different meanings of legal right.

7.      In law there are persons who are not human beings, and human beings who are not persons -Elucidate.

8.      Define ownership. Distinguish corporeal ownership from incorporeal ownership.

9.      Write short notes on any three of the following:

i)        Possession in law

ii)      Strict liability

iii)    Declaratory theory of precedent

iv)    Golden rule of interpretation

Register Number: 5310

Name of the Candidate:

B.A.L. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2008

FIRST YEAR

(Paper-I)

110. legal theory (jurisprudence) and ancient law

Dec.) (Time: 3 Hours

Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer any SIX Questions.

All Questions carry equal marks.

1.             The movement of progressive societies is from status to contract Discuss.

2.             Examine the contributions of sociological and ethical schools of jurisprudence and assess the difference between them.

3.             Explain Austins theory of sovereignty and state how Salmard criticises it.

4.             Discuss briefly the various sources of law.

5.             What is the necessity for administration of justice? Distinguish civil administration of justice from criminal administration of justice.