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General Law.
For Solicitors admitted elsewhere.
Time allowed: Three Hours.
1. | What is it necessary to prove to support an action for trover? |
2. | Define libel and slander. State when each is actionable. What is a privileged communication, and the law as to same? |
3. | What are the rights of a riparian proprietor in respect of the water flowing past his land? |
4. | Explain accurately the terms "general average," "particular average," "constructive total loss." |
5. | When must notice of dishonor of a bill of exchange be given, and when may it be dispensed with? |
6. | Distinguish a void from a voidable contract, and give instances of each class. |
7. | How may
(a) | A contract by deed, |
(b) | A written contract, |
(c) | A parol contract, |
be discharged? In case (b) is there any difference between contract required by law to be in writing and one which is not?
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8. | What is necessary to constitute a fraudulent misrepresentation actionable at common law? |
9. | State fully the incidents of life estates. |
10. | What is the liability of a master to his servant for injuries sustained in the master's employment? |
11. | Explain fully the scope and application of the maxim "Caveat emptor" on sales of goods. |
12. | State accurately the statutory provisions as to the effect of the endorsement of bills of lading. |
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