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1. The maxim “Ignorantia juris non excusat” means:
2. “Ubi jus ibi remedium” signifies that:
3. The maxim “Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea” emphasizes the importance of:
4. “Volenti non fit injuria” means:
5. “Res ipsa loquitur” is applied when:
📌 Remember this shortcut: Ignorance = No excuse Right = Remedy Mind + Act = Crime Consent = No injury Thing speaks = Negligence
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1. Vicarious liability means:
2. An employer may be held liable for the acts of an employee when:
3. The principle of vicarious liability commonly applies in:
4. If an employee negligently injures a customer while performing official duties, who is generally liable?
5. Which relationship is essential for vicarious liability to arise?
📌 “Master pays for servant’s mistake (in job).” If the employee commits a wrong during official work, the employer is usually liable.
1. The term “mens rea” refers to:
2. “Actus reus” in criminal law means:
3. For most crimes, criminal liability arises when:
4. In strict liability offences:
5. If a person causes harm purely by accident without intention or negligence, generally:
📌 “Mind + Act = Crime.” Mens Rea (guilty mind) + Actus Reus (guilty act) together usually create criminal liability. Remove the mind → usually no crime (except strict liability).
1. A valid contract requires which of the following elements?
2. Consideration in a contract means:
3. An agreement made with a minor is:
4. Free consent is absent when it is caused by:
5. A proposal becomes a promise when:
📌 “OAC + Free Consent = Contract.” Offer + Acceptance + Consideration + Capacity + Free Consent = Valid Contract. If any one is missing, the contract may fail.
1. A tort is best defined as:
2. Which of the following is an essential element of negligence?
3. In tort law, “damages” primarily refer to:
4. Which of the following is NOT a tort?
5. The rule of “strict liability” means that:
📌 “Tort = Duty + Breach + Damage.” If there is a legal duty, breach of that duty, and actual damage — tort liability usually arises.
1. When a court decides a case based on fairness in the absence of a specific statutory provision, it is applying:
2. The principle of “justice, equity and good conscience” is generally applied when:
3. Equity primarily aims to:
4. If a person approaches the court with dishonest intentions, equitable relief may be denied under which principle?
5. Which of the following best describes “good conscience” in legal reasoning?
📌 “Equity steps in when strict law steps out.” If the statute is silent and strict application causes unfairness, courts apply justice, equity and good conscience.
1. Which of the following best distinguishes law from morality?
2. An act is considered immoral by society but is not prohibited by any statute. What is the legal position?
3. Which of the following statements is legally correct?
4. A law passed by the legislature may still be considered immoral by many people. What does this imply?
5. Which body primarily determines what constitutes law?
📌 “Immoral ≠ Illegal, but Illegal is always against the law.” In exams, never punish an act just because it feels wrong — punish it only if the law says so.
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