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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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- Tags: Battery, Business Law, Negligence, Nuisance, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: MAY 2012
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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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- Tags: Negligence, Prerequisites of Negligence, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: MAY 2013
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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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- Tags: Breach of Duty, Causation, Civil Wrongs, Duty of Care, Negligence, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2015
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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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- Tags: Legal Maxims, Negligence, Short Answer, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2013
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BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1c – Law of Tort
Explain vicarious liability with examples and assess the liability of an employer when an employee deviates from instructions and causes injury.
Question
i. Vicarious liability is an aspect of the law of torts.
Explain vicarious liability briefly, and give TWO examples of a situation in which it occurs.
(4 Marks)
ii. ‘X’ employed ‘Y’ as a driver and asked ‘Y’ to take a parcel to X’s head office. ‘Y’ decided to visit a friend who lives five kilometres away from the route to X’s office. On his way, ‘Y’ knocked down ‘A’ and injured him. ‘A’ wants to sue ‘X’.
Required:
Can ‘A’ successfully sue ‘X’? State your reasons.
(6 Marks)
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- Tags: Employment, Law of Tort, Negligence, Vicarious Liability
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2014
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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- Tags: Causation, Legal Remedies, Negligence, Remoteness of Damage, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2023
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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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- Tags: Battery, Business Law, Negligence, Nuisance, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: MAY 2012
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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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- Tags: Negligence, Prerequisites of Negligence, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: MAY 2013
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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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- Tags: Breach of Duty, Causation, Civil Wrongs, Duty of Care, Negligence, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2015
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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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- Tags: Legal Maxims, Negligence, Short Answer, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2013
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BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1c – Law of Tort
Explain vicarious liability with examples and assess the liability of an employer when an employee deviates from instructions and causes injury.
Question
i. Vicarious liability is an aspect of the law of torts.
Explain vicarious liability briefly, and give TWO examples of a situation in which it occurs.
(4 Marks)
ii. ‘X’ employed ‘Y’ as a driver and asked ‘Y’ to take a parcel to X’s head office. ‘Y’ decided to visit a friend who lives five kilometres away from the route to X’s office. On his way, ‘Y’ knocked down ‘A’ and injured him. ‘A’ wants to sue ‘X’.
Required:
Can ‘A’ successfully sue ‘X’? State your reasons.
(6 Marks)
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- Tags: Employment, Law of Tort, Negligence, Vicarious Liability
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2014
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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.
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.
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- 6 Marks
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.
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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.
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- Tags: Causation, Legal Remedies, Negligence, Remoteness of Damage, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: NOV 2023
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