Jurisprudence · Semester 3

Jurisprudence · July/August 2019

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Official previous-year question paper (PDF scan), OU LL.B. Year 2 Semester 1 (III Semester). Download the file; question-to-topic mapping can be added later from this paper.

Osmania University · Faculty of Law

Jurisprudence · July/August 2019

July/August 2019 · Jurisprudence · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Hon.) (3 YDC) II Year III Semester Examination, July / August 2019
Subject: LAW
PAPER - I: JURISPRUDENCE
Code: 15111/BL | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. National Law.
2. The function and purpose of law.
3. Custom and Prescription.
4. Mischief Rule of Interpretation.
5. The State as a juristic person.
6. Jus necessitatis.
7. Incorporeal property.
8. Concurrent possession.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Evaluate the contribution of the sociological school of jurisprudence.
10. What are the relative merits and demerits of legislation and precedent as sources of law?
11. Explain Hohfeld's analysis of legal rights and duties.
12. Distinguish between 'ownership' and 'possession'.
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Part A · 6 marks

  1. National Law.
    Year and frequency →
  2. The function and purpose of law.
    2× in bank Topics: Definition, purpose and classification of law
    Year and frequency →
  3. Custom and Prescription.
    Topics: Custom and precedent
    Year and frequency →
  4. Mischief Rule of Interpretation.
    Year and frequency →
  5. The State as a juristic person.
    Year and frequency →
  6. Jus necessitatis.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Incorporeal property.
    Topics: Property, sanctions and theories of punishment
    Year and frequency →
  8. Concurrent possession.
    Topics: Ownership and possession
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Evaluate the contribution of the sociological school of jurisprudence.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. What are the relative merits and demerits of legislation and precedent as sources of law?
    2× in bank Topics: Custom and precedent; Sources of obligation and vicarious liability; Legislation and codification
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain Hohfeld's analysis of legal rights and duties.
    Topics: Natural and legal persons; Rights, duties, liberty and privilege
    Year and frequency →
  4. Distinguish between 'ownership' and 'possession'.
    6× in bank Topics: Ownership and possession
    Year and frequency →