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Course Synopsis
This course is designed to provide a basic idea regarding the law of torts and consumer protection provisions applicable in Bangladesh. The law of torts, as well as the law of consumer protection, came from the notion of the common law. Although their applicability in Bangladesh cannot be ignored. These laws provide for remedies on civil wrongs made in day to day activities. Their usage will make our lives easier to deal with. The law of torts seeks remedies for defamation, negligence, mistake, malicious prosecution whereas consumer protection law gives remedies to the consumers. We will discuss these various provisions in this course. We would like to know all these loopholes and areas of correction in this arena after the successful completion of this course.Instructions/ Guidelines for the Students
All the students registered for this course have to enroll in BLC.
Students can find all the course materials from BLC and Google Classroom.
All the students have to submit the soft copy of their "Assignment" in BLC under the assignment section created here.
One discussion forum is created for each of the lecture. Students have to give their feedback on these forum.
Any announcement regarding the class will be posted on the Notice Board in BLC. So the students have to keep themselves always engaged in BLC.
All the quizzes and presentation will be held in BLC. All the classes will be held through Google Meet online. The class schedule will be followed according to the class routine. The announcement of class and the link of google meet of each class will be given in the messenger group of the Social Media before the class.
The assessment plan, the syllabus and the question pattern for the quizzes, mid-term exam and final exam have been given here in BLC for your scrutiny and better understanding. Students should go through it.
Course Objectives
The course titled 'Law of Tort and Consumer Protection' mainly focuses on various provisions of giving remedies to the claimants and consumers through the law applicable in Bangladesh although the remedies of tort law are based on various maxims and case laws. The objectives of this course are as follows:
- To know the nature and scope of the law of tort and consumer protection.
- To know the various remedies provided by these laws.
- To know all the essential matters while seeking reliefs in a suit for claiming remedy.
- To know the bar of using such laws.
Course Outline
The course outline is attached here titled 'Course Outline of Law of Torts and Consumer Protection' for your kind scrutiny and it has been given to every student in the first class. If we go through this introduction, we will understand the outline as a whole. We will mainly focus on the following topics:
- Nature and application of the Law of Torts
- General Elements in Law of Torts
- General Defences
- Various Remedies under the Law of Torts
- Assault, Battery, Wrongful Confinement
- The remoteness of Damage and Nervous Shock
- Negligence, Nuisance
- Vicarious Liability, Defamation
- Trespass to Land and Goods
- Absolute and Strict Liabilities
- Law of Consumer Protection in Bangladesh
Assessment Plan
Assessments
A) On-going Assessment
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Presentation
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Attendance
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B) Test
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Quiz:2
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Mid Term Exam:
25
Quiz:3
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Final Exam.
40
TOTAL
80
Books
- The Law of Torts by G S Pandey, Allahabad Law Agency.
- The Consumer Protection Law by Ahaduzzaman, BLEST Publishers.
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E-Books
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Objectives
To know the scope and applicability of nature and scope of law of tort.
Outcomes
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of tort Law
Content
- Nature and Scope of the Law of Tort
- Definition of the Law of Tort
- The distinction of the Law of Tort with other Branches of Law
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Lecture Objectives
To know the scope and applicability of Negligence
Lecture Outcomes
Student will be able to Demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of Negligence
Lecture Content
- Nature and Scope of Negligence in Law of Torts.
- Definition and Elements of Negligence.
- Duty of Care, Breach of Duty and Damage.
- Res Ispa loquitur.
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Quiz 1 Examination on October 7 2020 from 9pm-11pm
Syllabus - Negligence
Type- Problem-based.
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Objectives
To know the scope and applicability of nuisance in tort law.
OutcomesStudent will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of nuisance in tort Law
Contents
- Nature and scope of nuisance in the Law of Torts.
- Definition and Elements of Nuisance.
- Damage to the plaintiff.
- Public and private nuisance.
- Remedies for nuisance.
- Strict Liability- Rylands v Fletcher
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Objectives
To know the scope and applicability of Assault, Battery & False Imprisonment in tort Law
Outcomes
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of Assault, Battery & False Imprisonment in tort Law
Contents
- Meaning of Assault, Battery & False Imprisonment the Law of Torts
- Essential Elements of Assault, Battery & False Imprisonment
- The distinction between Assault, Battery & False Imprisonment
- Damages in case of having an Assault
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- Your Assignment topic will be given in the class or online
- Your assignment submission deadline will be announced soon.
- Complete your assignment on time and submit it in the following "Assignment Submission" page
Grading Rubric for Written Assignments
Dimension
Sophisticated
Competent
Needs Work
Introduction
Position and exceptions, if any, are clearly stated. Organization of the argument is completely and clearly outlined and implemented. 4-5 pts
Position is clearly stated. Organization of argument is clear in parts or only partially described and mostly implemented. 2-3 pts
Position is vague. Organization of argument is missing, vague, or not consistently maintained.
0-1 pts
Research
Research selected is highly relevant to the argument, is presented accurately and completely – the method, results, and implications are all presented accurately; Theory is relevant, accurately described and all relevant components are included; relationship between research and theory is clearly articulated and accurate.
8– 10 pts
Research is relevant to the argument and is mostly accurate and complete – there are some unclear components or some minor errors in the method, results or implications. Theory is relevant and accurately described, some components may not be present or are unclear. Connection to theory is mostly clear and complete, or has some minor errors. 5 – 7 pts
Research selected is not relevant to the argument or is vague and incomplete – components are missing or inaccurate or unclear. Theory is not relevant or only relevant for some aspects; theory is not clearly articulated and/or has incorrect or incomplete components. Relationship between theory and research is unclear or inaccurate, major errors in the logic are present.
0 – 4 pts
Conclusions
Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the research and position are clear and relevant. The underlying logic is explicit.
4-5 pts
Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to research and position are mostly clear, some aspects may not be connected or minor errors in logic are present. 2-3 pts
Conclusion may not be clear and the connections to the research are incorrect or unclear or just a repetition of the findings without explanation. Underlying logic has major flaws; connection to position is not clear.
Writing
Paper is coherently organized and the logic is easy to follow. There are no spelling or grammatical errors and terminology is clearly defined. Writing is clear and concise and persuasive. 4-5 pts
Paper is generally well organized and most of the argument is easy to follow. There are only a few minor spelling or grammatical errors, or terms are not clearly defined. Writing is mostly clear but may lack conciseness. 2-3 pts
Paper is poorly organized and difficult to read – does not flow logically from one part to another. There are several spelling and/or grammatical errors; technical terms may not be defined or are poorly defined. Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. 0-1 pts
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Objectives
To know the scope and applicability of Defamation in tort law.Outcomes
Student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of Defamation in tort law.
Contents
- Nature and scope of defamation
- Definition and elements of defamation
- The defamatory statement
- Publication of the defamatory statement
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http://lcls-south.com/ariza-binte-ahmed/
https://www.thedailystar.net/round-tables/news/use-and-misuse-defamation-law-and-its-impact-journalism-1832056https://www.thedailystar.net/round-tables/news/use-and-misuse-defamation-law-and-its-impact-journalism-1832056
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Objectives
To know the scope and applicability of Vicarious Liability in tort law.
OutcomesStudent will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main principles of Vicarious Liability in tort law.
Contents
- Nature and scope of vicarious liability
- Master and servant
- Principal and agent
- Firm and partner
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- Your presentation will be held soon.
- The exact date of the presentation will be announced as soon as possible in the class or in the online class.
- Select any topic from the course syllabus and prepare yourself for the presentation.
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Students are directed to follow these guidelines while making the video presentation and submitting that in the BLC.
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Objectives:
- Understand the nature of trespass
- Understand who can be a party to an action in trespass
- Understand the available defences
- Understand the different remedies
Outcomes:
Contents:
- Elements of trespass to land
- Case laws
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Objective:
To know the scope and applicability of the Law of Consumer Protection in Bangladesh.
Outcomes:At the end of the session students will be able:
- To learn about consumer and consumer rights protection.
- To learn the existing laws and their shortcomings.
- To learn the present situation of consumers in Bangladesh, their problems and prospects.
Contents:
- Who is a consumer.
- What are consumer rights.
- What is consumer rights protection.
- Shortcomings of consumer rights protection Act.
- Existing Laws for consumer rights protection in Bangladesh.
- Present situation of consumers in Bangladesh.
- Major problems faced by the consumers.
- Recommendations and implementation strategy.
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Final Examination
Syllabus of Final Examination
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