Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) 2006 LL.M Torts and Crimes - VII - LAW OF NEGLIGENCE AND DAMAGES - Question Paper

LL.M (Final) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2006
Second Year : Torts and Crimes
Paper VII - legal regulations OF NEGLIGENCE AND DAMAGES

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. “In the modern legal regulations of tort, the word ‘negligence’ has 2 meanings - It shows the state of mind of party in doing an act and it means a conduct which the legal regulations deems wrongful”. explain.

2. discuss the standard of care expected in the discharge of professional duties with relevant case legal regulations.

3. “Nervous shock” is a variety of injury in negligence”. discuss with the help of leading decisions.

4. explain the basic theories of the principle of contributory negligence.

5. discuss the scope of vicarious liability of state for the negligent conduct of its servant.

6. “Tort is a civil wrong, the remedy for which is an action for ‘unliquidated damages”. discuss and contrast with ‘liquidated damages’.

7. discuss the rule of ‘Remoteness of Damage’ with reference to leading judicial opinions.

8. explain the legal protection and remedies available to the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

9. explain the remedies available for negligence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

10. Write short notes on any 2 of the following:
(a) General Damages
(b) Res Ipsa loquitur.
(c) Causation
(d) Negligent Misstatement.

Earning:   Approval pending.