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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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Level: Level 1

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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Level: Level 1

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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Level: Level 1

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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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2013

BL – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Law of Tort

Explanation of exceptions where a master is not liable for the torts of his servant.

Question

Under law of torts, a master may be liable for the torts of his servant.
Required:
Explain briefly THREE exceptions to the rule that a master may be held liable for his servant’s acts. (6 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2019

BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q6B – Law of Tort

Explain the common rules applicable to tort liability.

Question

Tort may be classified into different categories and classes. Required: Explain briefly THREE common rules applicable to tort liability.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2023

BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q4C – Law of Tort

Explain the concept of negligence and its essential elements under tort law.

Question

Tort is a breach of personal duties, which gives rise to civil proceedings. Required:

i. Explain “Negligence” briefly. (2 Marks)
ii. State TWO essential elements of negligence. (2 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2023

BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1C – Law of Contract

Advise Fudu on the legal issues involved in his contract with Jaffer for the importation of banned rice.

Question

Jaffer, who trades in the importation of edible consumables from Cotonou, agreed with Fudu to import and deliver to Fudu in Lagos 50 tonnes of foreign parboiled rice in 50kg bags for a total value of N7 million. Fudu paid an advance of N3 million, with the balance payable on delivery. However, Jaffer sent the bags of rice, which were confiscated by the Nigeria Customs Service at the border, as the Federal Government had banned the importation of rice into Nigeria. Fudu is aggrieved for non-delivery of the consignment and intends to sue Jaffer to recover the N3 million deposit he paid.

Required:
Advise Fudu accordingly, stating the legal issues involved.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2023

BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Law of Tort

Identify classes of persons exempt from being sued for tort under the Nigerian Constitution.

Question

Under the law of torts, any person of legal capacity can be sued for torts committed by him. Required: State FOUR classes of persons exempted from this rule as provided in the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2023

BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying a necessary element for a claim to be grounded in negligence.

Question

For an action to be grounded in negligence, there must be
A. Premeditation of harm
B. Real threat
C. Aggravation of harm
D. Contributory carelessness
E. Consequential damage to the plaintiff

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2017

BL – March July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Law of Tort

Explains the concept of strict liability and two elements involved in strict liability under tort law.

Question

There are different types of liability in tort.

Required:
Explain briefly strict liability, stating TWO of its elements.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAR/JULY 2020

BL – MarJul 2020 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Question testing the understanding of contributory negligence in tort law.

Question

The negligence of a person who is also an accomplice and accountable for the injury suffered by him is classified as
A. Consolatory negligence
B. Contributory negligence
C. Concealatory negligence
D. Concurrent negligence
E. Compensatory negligence

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAR/JULY 2020

BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q6b Law of Tort

This question asks candidates to state two elements of negligence in the context of professional liability.

Question

b. It is important for all professionals to avoid negligence in handling the matters of their clients.

Required:
State TWO elements of negligence. (2 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2024

BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q5d – Law of Tort

This question tests the application of passing off in tort law when a company uses a deceptive brand similar to another company’s product.

Question

d. Biz Limited manufactures an efficient ceiling fan that is fast selling. The ceiling fan, which is branded ‘Biz,’ is the most preferred in the market. Magomago Limited recently introduced its own ceiling fan, branded ‘Bizz,’ into the market, and customers have been purchasing it significantly, thereby reducing the market share of ‘Biz’ fan.

Required:
Explain the implication of Magomago Limited’s action in the law of torts. (4 Marks)

Answer

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2024

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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 – Nov 2019 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Law of Tort

Explanation of exceptions where a master is not liable for the torts of his servant.

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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q6B – Law of Tort

Explain the common rules applicable to tort liability.

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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q4C – Law of Tort

Explain the concept of negligence and its essential elements under tort law.

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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1C – Law of Contract

Advise Fudu on the legal issues involved in his contract with Jaffer for the importation of banned rice.

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BL – May 2023 – L1 – SB – Q1A – Law of Tort

Identify classes of persons exempt from being sued for tort under the Nigerian Constitution.

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BL – May 2017 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying a necessary element for a claim to be grounded in negligence.

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BL – March July 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Law of Tort

Explains the concept of strict liability and two elements involved in strict liability under tort law.

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BL – MarJul 2020 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Question testing the understanding of contributory negligence in tort law.

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q6b Law of Tort

This question asks candidates to state two elements of negligence in the context of professional liability.

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SB – Q5d – Law of Tort

This question tests the application of passing off in tort law when a company uses a deceptive brand similar to another company’s product.

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