English Jurisprudence

LL. B Part I Paper III

Sr.
No English Jurisprudence
NATURE & SCOPE OF JURISPRUDENCE
1. Define Jurisprudence. Explain the various kinds of Jurisprudence. (2015-A, 2014-S, 2012-S, 2011-A)
Discuss scope of analytical jurisprudence? 2013-S 2010-A
Define Jurisprudence. Discuss the scope of analytical, historical & ethical jurisprudence? (2002-A 2001-S
2000-S)
What is jurisprudence? Explain its utility and Significance. 2011-S
NATURE OF LAW
2. Discuss imperative theory of law, also discuss criticism against it? 2014-S,
Imperative theory of law by Austin Law is the command of sovereign. Discuss (2007-S 2005-A 2004-S
2002-S 2002-A 2001-S)
Explain the imperative theory of law; also discuss the objections raised against Austinian Theory. 2013-S,
2012-A, 2011-A, 2010-A
3. Law is the body of principles recognized and applied by the courts in the administration of Justice.
Discuss? 2012-A,
4. Define law. What are the advantages & disadvantages of fixed rules of law? 2014-S, 2013-A, 2011-S, 2010-
A
5. Is law territorial in nature? Discuss through examples. 2014-A, 2010-S,
6. Define Law. Explain the classification of Civil Law. 2014-A, 2010-A
7. Explain the terms Q of law, Q of fact and mixed Q of law & fact. 2015-A, 2014-S, 2013-A, 2010-A

STATE AND SOVEREIGNTY

8. Define State. What are its essential elements? 2013-S, 2012-A,

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
9. What is the administration of Justice? Briefly trace its origin. (2013-S, 2011-A) Also explain various kinds
of Justice. 2014-S, 2012-S, 2010-A
10. Explain the secondary functions of the law court. (2008-S 2007-S)
Discuss the primary and secondary functions of the Courts of law. 2014-A,
11. Discuss the various theories of punishment. 2015-A, 2014-A, 2013-S, 2012-A, 2010-S. In your opinion
which one is most suitable in Pakistan and why? 2013-A
LAW OF PROCEDURE
12. Explain the difference between substantive and procedural law? 2014-S, 2012-A, 2011-A
Difference between procedural law and substantive law is one of form rather than substance. Comment.
2011-S
13. Define Evidence. What are the various kinds of evidence? 2013-S, 2012-S, 2011-S, 2010-S, 2010-A
14. Discuss various rules of production and valuation of evidence. 2015-A

LEGISLATION
15. Define Legislation. Explain various kinds of legislation. (2013-A, 2012-A, 2010-S) Discuss various
principles of interpretation of enacted law. 2014-A, 2012-S, 2011-A
16. Enumerate briefly advantages & disadvantages of legislation as law. (2000-A)
17. Define Legislation. Compare legislation with Precedent. Explain which one, as a source of law, is superior
to other. 2014-S, 2013-S, 2011-S, 2010-A
Discuss how legislation is superior to precedent? (2005-A 2002-S)
PRECEDNET
18. Define Precedent. Explain the classification of precedent. 2014-S, 2012-A, 2010-S
19. Discuss those circumstances which increase the authority of a precedent and those that decrease the weight
of precedent. /What are the circumstances, which destroy or weaken the binding force of precedent? 2015-
A, 2014-A, 2011-A,
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Advocate High Court
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20. Notes: a) Ratio Decidendi b) Stare Decisis c) Obiter Dicta (2009-A 2007-S 2005-A 2003-A)

CUSTOM
21. Define Custom. What are the various kinds of Custom? 2015-A, 2012-S
22. What are the pre-requisites of a valid custom? 2014-A,

LEGAL RIGHT
23. Define legal right. Narrate the essentials of a legal right. 2014-A, 2013-A, 2010-A
Define legal right. What are the various kinds of legal Rights? 2011-A
Define legal right, explain the following: 2014-S, 2010-S
o PosItive & Negative Rights
o Vested & Contingent Rights
o Real & Personal Rights
o Right in Rem & Right in Personam
o Principal & Accessory Rights
o Rights in re-propria/rights in re-aliena
Explain with examples the following types of legal rights: 2015-A, 2014-S
o Rights in re-propria/rights in re-aliena
o Principal and accessory rights
o Vested and Contingent Rights
PERSON
24. Define person. Describe various types of legal person. 2015-A, 2013-S, 2010-S
25. Define Person. Distinguish between corporation & firm. 2012-S
What are the objects & uses of incorporation? (2003-A) Discuss the liabilities of a corporation. (2008-S)
26. One of the forms of various responsibility is that of living representatives of for the act of dead man. In his
context, the older common law approves that the liability terminates with the death of the wrongdoer.
Whereas, modern opinion rejects this conclusion. Do you think that the living representatives are liable for
the wrongs done by the dead man? Substantiate your answer with sound arguments. 2012-S
AGREEMENT
27. Define contract. Discuss its essential elements. 2013-A, 2012-A,
Explain the kinds of agreement. What are the causes of invalidity of agreement? 2011-S
What are the various kinds of agreements? (2003-A) What are the essentials of a valid legal agreement?
(2000-S)
Define Agreement. Discuss the causes of invalidity of agreements. (2004-A)
PROPERTY
28. Define property. What are various kinds of property? 2010-A
29. Define property. What are the various modes of acquisition of property? 2013-A, 2012-S,

OWNERSHIP
30. Define Ownership. What are the kinds of ownership? 2013-A, 2011-S, 2010-A
o Vested & Contingent Ownership
o Sole & Co-ownership (2007-A)
o Trust & Beneficial Ownership

POSSESSION
31. Define Possession. What are various kinds of possession? 2014-A, 2012-S
What is possession? What essential constitutes possession? 2011-S
32. Define Possession. Discuss various modes of acquisition (AND LOST) of possession. 2015-A, 2013-S,
2011-A, 2010-S
Possession is the 9/10th of ownership. (2004-A 2002-S 2001-A)
LIABILITY
33. What is Liability? Explain difference between Civil and Criminal liability. 2013-A, 2011-A,
34. In light of the relevant case law explain the law of Negligence. 2011-S
35. Define & explain the doctrines of strict & absolute liability. 2010-S

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Advocate High Court
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LL. B Part I Paper III

36. Explain the doctrine of vicarious liability. Give illustrations to support your answer. 2015-A, 2013-S, 2012-
A
Mr A is owner of a newspaper. Mr B is one of those persons employed by Mr A. Mr B has written a
defamatory article against Mr C, who has sued Mr A being master of Mr B. Mr A Takes plea that he
cannot be held liable for the act of his servant. Do you think that Mr A is justified in taking such plea?
Please give your arguments as to the extent of Mr. As liability for an act done by his servant. 2012-A

NOTES
37. Write short note on the following. 2014-S,
o Ratio Decidendi,
o Discordance between Law and fact
o Origin and Evolutionary process of Common Law
Write short note on the following. 2014-A,
o Fiction
o Presumption
o Obiter Dicta
Write short note on the following. 2012-S
o Obiter Dicta
o Stare Decisis
o Ratio Decidendi
o Legislation
Write short note on the following. 2011-S
o Legal Fiction
o Ratio Decidendi
o Obiter Dicta
Write short note on the following. 2011-A
o Unborn Child as a Legal Person
o Corporation
o Status of Animals and more under law

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Malik Sajjad Javed
Advocate High Court
sajjad@astlawfirm.org