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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 2014 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Law of Tort

Identifying an element that is not essential in the crime of bribery

The crime of bribery involves all of the following EXCEPT the existence of:
A. A giver and a receiver
B. The guilty mind of the giver and the act of giving
C. The guilty mind of the receiver and the act of receiving
D. The exchange of money or any other material
E. Refusal to issue receipt for the money involved

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BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Law of Tort

Identifying the basic law related to theft, fraud, and deception in Nigeria

The basic law relating to theft, fraud, and deception in Nigeria is
A. International law
B. Labour law
C. Constitutional law
D. Criminal law
E. Law of contract

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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

Identifying key elements in professional negligence.

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

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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.

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

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

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BL – May 2021 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Law of Tort

Identifying the tort that does not affect economic interest.

Which of the following is not a tort that affects economic interest?

A. Detinue
B. Conversion
C. Passing off
D. Deceit
E. Bailment

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

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

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)

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BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

This question asks about liability imposed on a person due to the actions of another under their control.

The liability that is imposed on a person by the acts of another person under their control is called:
A. Vicious liability
B. Bilateral liability
C. Vicarious liability
D. Various liability
E. Dual liability

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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.

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)

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