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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q4d – Law of Tort

List exceptions to the rule that all persons of full age can sue and be sued in tort.

Question

As a general rule, all persons of full age may sue and be sued in tort.

Required:
State FIVE exceptions to this general rule.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2020

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3C – Sources of Nigerian Law

Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

Question

The law of tort deals with civil liabilities of wrongdoers. There are many heads of liability under the law. One of the heads of liability is the tort of vicarious liability. You are required to explain the tort of vicarious liability.

Answer

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Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q14 -Law of Tort

Identify the essential ingredient required to establish negligence.

Question

One of the essential ingredients of the tort of negligence is the existence of a:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Law of Tort

Identify the term for a master's liability for the servant's wrongdoing.

Question

The tort that makes a master liable for the wrong of his servant is called:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Law of Tort

Identifying the proper definition of civil liabilities.

Question

Civil liabilities include:

A. Suspended sentences
B. Payment of fines
C. Payment of damages
D. Short-term imprisonment
E. Long-term imprisonment

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Law of Tort

Identify which tort requires no proof of harm.

Question

Which of the following is a tort that requires no proof?

A. Negligence
B. Battery
C. Assault
D. Mistake
E. Nuisance

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2012

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Law of Tort

Identify the tort involving intentional physical force.

Question

A direct and intentional application of either harmful or offensive physical force to harm a person is:
A. Trespass
B. Assault
C. Damage
D. Battery
E. Insult

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Law of Tort

Identify which is NOT a type of tort.

Question

Which of the following is NOT a type of tort?
A. Wrongs to the person
B. Wrongs to reputation
C. Wrongs to property
D. Injury to persons
E. Wrongs to government

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2012

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1B – Law of Tort

Define the tort of negligence and state the three prerequisites for establishing negligence.

Question

Explain the term “tort of negligence” and state the THREE prerequisites for the tort.

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

This question tests the knowledge of a civil wrong that involves a breach of duty under tort law.

Question

A civil wrong involving a breach of duty fixed by the law and redressable primarily by action for damages is called ___________.

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Tort

This question tests the knowledge of vicarious liability under the law of torts.

Question

The principle of law that states that a master will be liable for any tort committed by his servant in the course of the servant’s employment is known as:

A. Occupiers’ liability
B. Volenti non fit injuria
C. Negligence
D. Strict liability
E. Vicarious liability

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1C – Law of Tort

Advising Olu on his legal rights following an incident involving Ojoge.

Question

Ojoge is a driver with Ozaro Bottling Company. At the close of work on Tuesday, while still putting on the branded overall jacket of Ozaro Bottling Company and walking down the street to his house, a motorcyclist, Olu, splashed rainwater on Ojoge.
Ojoge beat up Olu thoroughly and fractured his arm. While attempting to flee from the scene to avoid being lynched by an angry mob, his overall jacket dropped, and the mob used the jacket to locate Ojoge’s place of work.
Based on the fact that Ojoge works with Ozaro Bottling Company, Olu is, considering seeking legal redress against Ozaro Bottling Company for the act of Ojoge.

Required:
Advise Olu on his rights under the law

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2014

BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4a – Law of Tort

Define negligence in tort law and outline the elements a plaintiff must establish to succeed in an action for negligence.

Question

. Law of tort deals with civil wrongs, a breach of which attracts damages.

i. What is negligence in the law of tort?
(2 Marks)

ii. What must a plaintiff establish for him to succeed in an action for negligence?
(6 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

Explains the meaning of the legal maxim "Res Ipsa Loquitur."

Question

In tort, res ipsa loquitur means _____________________.

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Tort

Essential elements that establish vicarious liability.

Question

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of vicarious liability?
A. A master and servant relationship
B. The servant may be under a contract of service or contract for service
C. The act must be a tortuous act and not an offence
D. The servant must have committed the tort in furtherance of the interest of the master
E. The servant must have committed the tort in the course of performing an official duty

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying a type of liability borne by one person due to another’s tortious act.

Question

A tortious liability borne by one as a result of another’s tortious act is known as
A. Third-party liability
B. Varied liability
C. Vicarious liability
D. Vivacious liability
E. Transferred liability

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2021

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q2b – Law of Tort

Providing legal advice on vicarious liability in an accident caused by a petrol station employee.

Question

Dodo was employed as a fuel-pump attendant in a petrol station. During a period of heavy patronage, the petrol station premises were blocked by vehicles, and Dodo decided to re-park a customer’s car that was obstructing traffic. In the process, Dodo rammed into another customer’s car, causing severe damage to both cars.

The owners of both cars intend to sue the petrol station owner for repair of their damaged cars and have asked for your advice.

Required:
Advise them, stating the legal issues involved.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2022

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying key elements in professional negligence.

Question

Which of the following is a key element in professional negligence?

A. Relationship
B. Duty of care
C. Breach of contract
D. Trust and confidence
E. Duty to disclose

Answer

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Series: NOV 2022

BL – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q4c – Law of Tort

Definition of negligence and the key elements required for a successful claim.

Question

Negligence is a tort that professional accountants must guard against in their relationship with their clients.

Required:
Define negligence and state the THREE elements that a litigant must prove to succeed in an action for negligence.

Answer

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Series: MAY 2021

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Law of Torts

Explains key principles in the law of torts, including negligence, remoteness of damage, and causation.

Question

Tort is a civil wrong, the remedies for which generally include an action for damages.
Required:
Explain briefly TWO of the following in the law of torts:
i. Negligence
ii. Remoteness of damage
iii. Causation (5 Marks)

Answer

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Series: NOV 2023

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q4d – Law of Tort

List exceptions to the rule that all persons of full age can sue and be sued in tort.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3C – Sources of Nigerian Law

Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q14 -Law of Tort

Identify the essential ingredient required to establish negligence.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Law of Tort

Identify the term for a master's liability for the servant's wrongdoing.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Law of Tort

Identifying the proper definition of civil liabilities.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Law of Tort

Identify which tort requires no proof of harm.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Law of Tort

Identify the tort involving intentional physical force.

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Law of Tort

Identify which is NOT a type of tort.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1B – Law of Tort

Define the tort of negligence and state the three prerequisites for establishing negligence.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Tort

This question tests the knowledge of vicarious liability under the law of torts.

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1C – Law of Tort

Advising Olu on his legal rights following an incident involving Ojoge.

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BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q4a – Law of Tort

Define negligence in tort law and outline the elements a plaintiff must establish to succeed in an action for negligence.

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

Explains the meaning of the legal maxim "Res Ipsa Loquitur."

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BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Tort

Essential elements that establish vicarious liability.

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BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying a type of liability borne by one person due to another’s tortious act.

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q2b – Law of Tort

Providing legal advice on vicarious liability in an accident caused by a petrol station employee.

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BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying key elements in professional negligence.

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BL – May 2021 – L1 – SB – Q4c – Law of Tort

Definition of negligence and the key elements required for a successful claim.

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Explains key principles in the law of torts, including negligence, remoteness of damage, and causation.

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