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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 2013 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

Identifies the appropriate remedy for a tort or civil wrong.

A remedy for a tort or civil wrong is

A. Imprisonment
B. Punishment
C. Damages
D. Court fine
E. Court penalty

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BL – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Negotiable Instruments

Comment on the validity of bills and state the rights of an unpaid seller.

a. A bill of exchange must conform with the requirements of the law (the Bills of Exchange Act 1990) before it could be valid.

Required:
Comment on the validity of the following Bills of Exchange:
(i) Please pay Kwame the sum of N1,000,000.00; (2 Marks)
(ii) Pay James N5,000.00, provided the receipt form at the foot hereof is duly signed; (2 Marks)
(iii) Pay Jossy N10,000.00 ten days after the death of his father. (2 Marks)

b. An unpaid seller under a contract of sale of goods has two classes of rights, namely: rights against the goods and rights against the buyer.

Required:
State THREE rights of an unpaid seller over the goods. (6 Marks)

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

Required:
State FOUR exceptions to the above-mentioned general rule. (4 Marks)

d. James, a Nigerian who is resident in the U.S.A., intends to transfer a sum of 100,000 dollars to Nigeria for investment.

Required:
Advise James on the steps to be taken to avoid breaching the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act of 2011. (4 Marks)

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BL – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Partnership Law

Identify who fixes the duties of parties in tort.

The duties of parties in tort are fixed by:
A. Law
B. The parties
C. Contract
D. The Executive
E. Governor

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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 2019 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifies the meaning of the term "tortfeasor."

Which of the following is the meaning of “tortfeasor”?
A. Beneficiary of tort
B. Suit in tort
C. Person who commits tort
D. Accessory to tort
E. Action in tort

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Law of Torts

Identify the tort that affects economic interest from the options.

Which of the following is a tort that affects economic interest?

A. Nuisance
B. Champerty
C. Libel
D. Trespass
E. Passing off

 

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q3a – Tort

Analyze vicarious liability in a case where an employee used a company vehicle without permission, resulting in an accident and injury.

a) Kojo Adams was employed by Zinto Breweries Ltd to drive the company’s van. Without permission, Kojo Adams took the van from his employer’s garage in order to deliver a child’s coffin at the home of a relative. While he was returning the van to the garage, he picked up some empty beer barrels, and was afterwards involved in an accident which injured one Kosaa. Kosaa took legal action in court against Kojo Adam’s and Zinto Breweries Ltd.

Required:

i) Identify TWO (2) issues that arise from this case.

(4 marks)

ii) Explain the chances of Kosaa in her action against Zinto Breweries Ltd.

(4 marks)

iii) Advise Kojo Adams.

(2 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law, Tort

Explain the differences between contract law and tort law, including their definitions and key distinctions.

b) Both tort and contract laws are considered part of the civil law (as opposed to criminal law). However, there are several differences between these two branches of civil law.

Required:
i) Explain law of contract and law of tort. (6 marks)
ii) State TWO differences between law of contract and law of tort. (4 marks)

(Total: 10 marks)

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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 2013 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Tort

Identifies the appropriate remedy for a tort or civil wrong.

A remedy for a tort or civil wrong is

A. Imprisonment
B. Punishment
C. Damages
D. Court fine
E. Court penalty

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BL – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q5 – Negotiable Instruments

Comment on the validity of bills and state the rights of an unpaid seller.

a. A bill of exchange must conform with the requirements of the law (the Bills of Exchange Act 1990) before it could be valid.

Required:
Comment on the validity of the following Bills of Exchange:
(i) Please pay Kwame the sum of N1,000,000.00; (2 Marks)
(ii) Pay James N5,000.00, provided the receipt form at the foot hereof is duly signed; (2 Marks)
(iii) Pay Jossy N10,000.00 ten days after the death of his father. (2 Marks)

b. An unpaid seller under a contract of sale of goods has two classes of rights, namely: rights against the goods and rights against the buyer.

Required:
State THREE rights of an unpaid seller over the goods. (6 Marks)

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

Required:
State FOUR exceptions to the above-mentioned general rule. (4 Marks)

d. James, a Nigerian who is resident in the U.S.A., intends to transfer a sum of 100,000 dollars to Nigeria for investment.

Required:
Advise James on the steps to be taken to avoid breaching the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act of 2011. (4 Marks)

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BL – May 2018 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Partnership Law

Identify who fixes the duties of parties in tort.

The duties of parties in tort are fixed by:
A. Law
B. The parties
C. Contract
D. The Executive
E. Governor

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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 2019 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifies the meaning of the term "tortfeasor."

Which of the following is the meaning of “tortfeasor”?
A. Beneficiary of tort
B. Suit in tort
C. Person who commits tort
D. Accessory to tort
E. Action in tort

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BL – May 2024 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Law of Torts

Identify the tort that affects economic interest from the options.

Which of the following is a tort that affects economic interest?

A. Nuisance
B. Champerty
C. Libel
D. Trespass
E. Passing off

 

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q3a – Tort

Analyze vicarious liability in a case where an employee used a company vehicle without permission, resulting in an accident and injury.

a) Kojo Adams was employed by Zinto Breweries Ltd to drive the company’s van. Without permission, Kojo Adams took the van from his employer’s garage in order to deliver a child’s coffin at the home of a relative. While he was returning the van to the garage, he picked up some empty beer barrels, and was afterwards involved in an accident which injured one Kosaa. Kosaa took legal action in court against Kojo Adam’s and Zinto Breweries Ltd.

Required:

i) Identify TWO (2) issues that arise from this case.

(4 marks)

ii) Explain the chances of Kosaa in her action against Zinto Breweries Ltd.

(4 marks)

iii) Advise Kojo Adams.

(2 marks)

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BCL – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law, Tort

Explain the differences between contract law and tort law, including their definitions and key distinctions.

b) Both tort and contract laws are considered part of the civil law (as opposed to criminal law). However, there are several differences between these two branches of civil law.

Required:
i) Explain law of contract and law of tort. (6 marks)
ii) State TWO differences between law of contract and law of tort. (4 marks)

(Total: 10 marks)

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