Law of Torts CPA, 2019

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Torts and Tortious Liability Introduction - Definition, Nature and Characteristics of Torts - Constituents of Tort - Fault – Damnum sine injuria, Injuria sine damnum - Mental element – Malice, Negligence, Motive - Who ,may sue, who may not be sued ? - Strict and Absolute Liability

2. Justification in Tort - Volenti non fit injuria - Necessity - Inevitable accident and Act of God - Statutory authority

3. Liability for Torts Committed by Others - Vicarious Liability - Liability of the State – Doctrine of sovereign Immunity - Joint Tort- feasers

4. Specific Torts - Negligence - Nuisance - Trespass - Defamation

5. Consumer Protection Act - Consumer definition and concept - Contract of service and contract for service - Enforcement of Consumer rights.