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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.

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

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State FIVE exceptions to this general rule.

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Law of Tort

Objective question identifying a tort related to personal safety.

11. A tort that affects personal safety is called
A. Contacting
B. Conversion
C. Passing off
D. Assault
E. Malice

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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Law of Tort

Objective question testing understanding of legal terms related to fraudulent taking.

7. A person who fraudulently takes anything for his own use is guilty of
A. Trespass
B. Stealing
C. Conversion
D. Hijacking
E. Trickery

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

Identify the essential ingredient required to establish negligence.

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

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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.

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

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

Identifying the proper definition of civil liabilities.

Civil liabilities include:

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

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

Identify which tort requires no proof of harm.

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

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

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

Identify the tort involving intentional physical force.

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

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Law of Tort

Identify the liability that involves punishment as a central element.

The pain of punishment is central in:
A. Civil liability
B. Vicarious liability
C. Criminal liability
D. Contract liability
E. Consideration

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SB – Q1C – Law of Tort

Advise on a possible libel case between two individuals.

Johanna and Florence live together in the same house. During a hot argument over a domestic matter, Johanna called Florence a thief. Florence wants to sue Johanna for libel. Advise them.

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Tort

Identify the person sued in civil law.

The person who has been sued in civil law is called ____________.

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

Identify the type of tort committed against a person’s reputation.

A tort which is committed against a person’s reputation is called ____________.

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

Identify which is NOT a type of tort.

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

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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.

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

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Law of Tort

This question tests the concept of liability that occurs without intention or negligence.

The liability that occurs where the damage to the plaintiff occurred without intention or negligence on the defendant’s part is called ___________.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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Advise Olu on his rights under the law

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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.

. 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)

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

Describing the elements of tort of negligence.

Tort of negligence can be described as:
A. Duty of care + Breach + Damages
B. Duty of care + Mistake + Nuisance
C. Defamation + Damages + Duty
D. Nuisance + Breach + Mistake
E. Misrepresentation + Duty + Breach

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