Law of tort: past paper questions
Real questions on law of tort
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- 9084/31 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
Discuss whether the doctrine of frustration strikes a fair balance between the rights and obligations of the parties involved.
See it on the paper → - 9084/31 · May/June 2026 · Q4[25]
The rules on the termination of offers adequately balance the interests of both offerors and offerees. Assess the validity of the statement.
See it on the paper → - 9084/31 · May/June 2026 · Q5[25]
The rules on the limitations on recovery of damages in contract law provide justice. Assess the validity of the statement.
See it on the paper → - 9084/41 · May/June 2026 · Q1[25]
Conor recently passed his driving test. He is driving on his own for the first time. He drives at speed through Barchester town centre just as two students, Sineád and Emer, begin to cross the road. He brakes too late and the car hits Sineád. She sustains a broken leg. She recovers from the physical injuries but is too...
See it on the paper → - 9084/41 · May/June 2026 · Q2[25]
Harry moves out of his rented apartment leaving some furniture behind. Charles, the landlord, does not respond to Harry’s request to be allowed to collect the furniture. Harry still has a key, so one evening, he decides to go to the apartment to collect it. He is in the apartment when Charles arrives to carry out an in...
See it on the paper → - 9084/41 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 fails to define key terms and creates uncertainty and unjust outcomes. Assess the validity of the statement above.
See it on the paper → - 9084/41 · May/June 2026 · Q4[25]
The law governing the recovery of pure economic loss in the tort of negligence is inconsistent and unfair. Assess the validity of the statement above.
See it on the paper → - 9084/41 · May/June 2026 · Q5[25]
Evaluate the use of non-compensatory damages in the law of tort.
See it on the paper → - 9084/42 · May/June 2026 · Q2[25]
Maya buys a large box of fireworks to use at her birthday party. She stores the fireworks in her garden shed. A week before the party, Maya and her husband Bob, spend a day tidying the garden. Bob gathers some rubbish and decides to burn it in the garden. He starts a small fire and goes inside the house to have his din...
See it on the paper → - 9084/42 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
Assess the importance of intention in the tort of trespass to the person.
See it on the paper → - 9084/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4[25]
The defence of volenti non fit injuria should never succeed in cases involving an employee in the course of their employment. Assess the validity of the statement above.
See it on the paper → - 9084/42 · May/June 2026 · Q5[25]
It is not possible to accurately calculate the amount of non-pecuniary damages which should be awarded to a claimant. Assess the validity of the statement above.
See it on the paper → - 9084/43 · May/June 2026 · Q1[25]
Conor recently passed his driving test. He is driving on his own for the first time. He drives at speed through Barchester town centre just as two students, Sineád and Emer, begin to cross the road. He brakes too late and the car hits Sineád. She sustains a broken leg. She recovers from the physical injuries but is too...
See it on the paper → - 9084/43 · May/June 2026 · Q2[25]
Harry moves out of his rented apartment leaving some furniture behind. Charles, the landlord, does not respond to Harry’s request to be allowed to collect the furniture. Harry still has a key, so one evening, he decides to go to the apartment to collect it. He is in the apartment when Charles arrives to carry out an in...
See it on the paper → - 9084/43 · May/June 2026 · Q3[25]
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 fails to define key terms and creates uncertainty and unjust outcomes. Assess the validity of the statement above.
See it on the paper → - 9084/43 · May/June 2026 · Q4[25]
The law governing the recovery of pure economic loss in the tort of negligence is inconsistent and unfair. Assess the validity of the statement above.
See it on the paper → - 9084/43 · May/June 2026 · Q5[25]
Evaluate the use of non-compensatory damages in the law of tort.
See it on the paper → - 9084/22 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[5]
Describe the aggravated offence of s1(2) Criminal Damage Act 1971.
See it on the paper → - 9084/22 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[25]
Evaluate the fairness of using causation to create criminal liability. OR
See it on the paper → - 9084/41 · October/November 2025 · Q1[25]
Amy is shopping in Barchester superstore. As she is leaving, she is stopped by Will, a security guard. He asks her if she has paid for the items in her bag. Amy refuses to answer him. She becomes angry and shouts at Will that if he asks her again, she will hit him. Will calls the store manager, Daniel, for assistance....
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What examiners said
In this question the candidates were required to explain the legal rules governing general negligence and the special requirements governing liability for nervous shock. In the best responses candidates first explained the essential elements of the tort of negligence. In these responses candidates presented an accurate account of the legal rules and supported the explanation with reference to rel...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/41 Q1 (Cambridge)
This question relates to occupiers’ liability and private nuisance. In the best responses candidates identified the first issue as one of occupiers’ liability and in particular a potential case of liability under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. In these responses candidates defined key terms such as occupier, premises, and visitor. In the best responses candidates provided a clear and accurate...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/41 Q2 (Cambridge)
In this question candidates were required to describe the rules governing the recovery of damages for negligent misstatement and then evaluate the rules and assess whether they can be characterised as inconsistent and therefore unfair. In the best responses candidates first described the current rules governing the recovery of damages for negligent misstatement. In these responses candidates iden...
— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 9084/41 Q3 (Cambridge)
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