Negligence and Specific Liabilities · CAPE Law Unit 2

34 past-paper questions on Negligence and Specific Liabilities, part of Law of Tort, from every CAPE Law Unit 2 paper on Quelpr.

1. 210 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 1Giving reasons for your answer, discuss the liabilities of BRP and Johnny for the losses suffered by Indra and the neighbour.
2. 310 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 1Explain TWO of the following concepts in relation to the tort of negligence: (a) The 'but for' test, (b) Pre-existing conditions, (c) Successive causes, (d) Novus actus interveniens.
3. 1(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2Discuss the liability of Rasheed and Dilip for the injury sustained by Thomas.
4. 2(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2Explain the elements of the tort of negligent misstatement.
5. 2(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2Determine whether Devon or Arthur owes a duty of care to Sasha, supporting your answer with well-reasoned arguments.
6. 2(a)3 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain the common law duty of care owed by an occupier to invitees OR licensees.
7. 2(b)3 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain the duty of care, if any, owed by an occupier to trespassers.
8. 2(c)1 mark· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1State the situation in which an occupier must make 'reasonable endeavours regarding a trespasser'.
9. 2(d)3 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1State the THREE reasonable endeavours an occupier must make regarding trespassers likely to enter the property.
10. 3(b)5 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1Explain the meaning of the phrase 'a frolic of his own' with reference to decided cases.
11. 1(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Everton moves to an adjacent hotel. Melissa leaves their doghouse open, allowing six vicious dogs to enter the hotel grounds and bite two guests. Advise the parties.
12. 225 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Using relevant case law, advise Ramesh, Soohan, and Mogul.
13. 3(a)12 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'remoteness of damage in negligence', using appropriate examples.
14. 3(b)13 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Explain how the Wagon Mound principle defines the limits of liability for damage caused by negligence.
15. 1(a)(i)2 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 · Paper 2Identify which parties would be held liable for the damage caused to the neighbour's premises.
16. 1(a)(ii)8 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 · Paper 2Using relevant case law, explain the legal basis for the liability of each party identified in (a)(i).
17. 225 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 · Paper 2With reference to decided cases, explain how courts determine tortious liability for negligence by addressing the elements of duty of care, breach of duty, and resulting damage.
18. 3(a)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 · Paper 2With reference to a named Commonwealth Caribbean jurisdiction, explain an occupier's duty of care towards visitors and trespassers.
19. 3(b)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 · Paper 2Advise Mr Castle regarding his potential liability to Prince, citing the relevant law of a named Commonwealth Caribbean country and providing reasons.
20. 225 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Advise Wayward and OBAY Company of their liability, if any, towards Fredo. Support your answer with references to decided cases.
21. 325 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2008 (second paper) · Paper 2Discuss the statement that strict liability in tort, such as liability for dogs, is designed both to punish offenders and compensate victims, with reference to decided cases and statute where applicable.
22. 225 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Referring to case law and/or relevant statutory provisions, advise Farmer Jones as to his tortious liability, if any.
23. 325 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2With reference to decided cases, advise Rapster on the likely success of his claim against Mrs Parson for introducing Save Today to him.
24. 4(a)10 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'remoteness of damage in negligence' with reference to ONE decided case.
25. 4(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2Advise Kenisha on the likelihood of her success in a claim against Dr Derma, supporting your answer with reference to decided cases.
26. 125 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2Advise Randy regarding his tortious liability and whether the school's refusal of liability is legally justified, referencing decided cases.
27. 1(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2Discuss Maya's liability to Antonio, citing at least one relevant case in support of your arguments.
28. 225 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2Assess the view based on British Railways Board v. Herrington that an occupier owes a duty of 'common humanity' or a duty to act in accordance with common standards of civilised behaviour to trespassers, referring to…
29. 125 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 2Advise Pete and Kallaloo Telephone Company regarding their liability towards Andy, referring to two decided cases.
30. 1(b)15 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2014 · Paper 2A ferocious pit bull, usually secured during the day, escapes when a gate is opened and severely injures a pedestrian. The dog had previously attacked two children while being walked. Advise the dog owner of his…
31. 1(a)(i)3 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Define 'occupier' with reference to TWO decided cases or statute.
32. 1(a)(ii)3 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Define 'visitor' with reference to TWO decided cases or statute.
33. 1(b)(i)14 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Using decided cases or statutes to illustrate your answer, advise Jonestown Museum of its liability to Mrs Johnson and Mr Curius, if any.
34. 1(b)(ii)5 marks· CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Explain how your advice to Jonestown Museum would differ concerning its liability to Keon, using decided cases or examples.