Question 1
Alek has won a claim in negligence against Bhavna in respect of a road accident. He has asked the court for damages. Which of the following would not affect the amount of damages he receives?
[1 mark]
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Alek has won a claim in negligence against Bhavna in respect of a road accident. He has asked the court for damages. Which of the following would not affect the amount of damages he receives?
[1 mark]
Carla was at her local bus station when she saw a sign which read: ‘Be careful. Floor slippery when wet.’ Which of the following statements best describes the legal effect of the sign?
[1 mark]
Which of the following is not part of the role of a judge during a civil trial?
[1 mark]
Which of the following is most likely to use ‘lobbying’ as a way of influencing Parliament?
[1 mark]
Which of the following is a source of law involving judges making a new law?
[1 mark]
Explain two features of a conditional fee agreement (no win, no fee) in terms of funding a civil case.
[5 marks]
Debra has admitted that she was negligent and that her actions caused Ewan’s injury. Nevertheless, suggest why Debra will probably be able to use the defence of consent (volenti non fit injuria) to avoid liability to Ewan.
[5 marks]
Taking into account the rules governing negligent misstatement, advise Gita of her rights and remedies against Faruq.
[10 marks]
Examine the meaning and significance of fault. Discuss the extent to which the rules relating to vicarious liability are based on fault.
[15 marks]
Consider the rights and remedies of Irene against Jake in relation to the noise from the drones and the damage caused by the oil spill.
[30 marks]
Consider the rights and remedies in negligence of Will against Xavier, and of Zen and Yasmin against Xavier for their psychiatric problems.
Law plays a role in society in both allowing and restricting civil claims. There are rules which restrict when a claimant can recover for psychiatric injury in tort. Assess the reasons why these legal restrictions exist.
[30 marks]
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