The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
062-9250261 law@iub.edu.pk
Tentative Course Plan
(Spring Semester 2020)
Program: LL. B (5 years) Programme Semester: 2nd.
Amjad Hussain Shift: Morning
LL. M (Distinction), LL. B (Gold Medalist), Session: 2019-24
MA (Islamic Studies) Intake: Fall 2019
Instructor:
Assistant Professor, Course Code: LAWS-02206
Department of Law, I.U.B. Credit Hours: Three (03)
0321-6821819 ahpanwar@iub.edu.pk Pre-requisites: None
Course Title: Law of Torts – I Nature of Course: Core
Lecture Days: Room No.
Introduction:
This course is designed for the students of 2nd Semester to give them basic understanding of the core
concepts of the Law of Torts to enable them to survey and examine the doctrinal elements surrounding
each tort, to critically analyze the sociological issues and developments relating to tort liability, to get a
comparative and case-law based understanding of the law relating to torts as it applies to many common
situations in the Pakistan as well as in the rest of the world and to get the students equipped with the
fundamental principles of tort law and to apply their critical insights to the given facts in the socio-legal
context of Pakistan. The future lawyers will be trained to earn the ability to address the civil wrongs
through compensatory measures.
Aims and Objectives:
The aims of this course are:
a) to give the student a basic understanding of the core principles of the Law of Torts.
b) to enable the students to understand the prevailing legal environment & the scope of tort law.
c) to give the students awareness about wrongs/violations in the society on one side and to provide an
understanding how to redress such wrongs by choosing appropriate remedies like damages,
injunctions, etc. on the other.
d) to provide future lawyers a greater knowledge and understanding based on comparative study
mostly grounded on case law from USA, UK, India and Pakistan.
e) to train the students how to find the relevant case law.
f) to promote the study of the law of torts and to educate the society to avail the remedies based on
pecuniary compensation for violation of the legal rights.
g) to make the students think critically.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, the law students would have grip over the core tort law concepts which
would enable them to work as smart lawyers in future. Among others they would be able to:
a) analyze social activities in compatibility with the concerned legal rules.
b) identify the fundamental legal principles relevant to certain acts and omissions.
c) identify and explain the legal consequences of different acts and omissions.
d) interpret the relevant principles of the tort law in particular and others in general.
e) acquire problem solving techniques and to be able to present coherent, concise legal argument.
f) avoid doing wrongful acts and become sensible citizens.
g) develop independent research skills.
Methods of Teaching: (subject to availability of resources)
▪ Lectures ▪ Readings ▪ Case Law Study
▪ Group Activities & Discussion ▪ Multimedia aided Lectures ▪ Tests & Quizzes
▪ Student Directed Teaching ▪ Web assisted Instructions ▪ Seminars
▪ Workshops ▪ Courts Visits ▪ Assignments
The Law of Torts-I
Prescribed Books:
1.
Brennan, C. (2015). Tort Law Concentrate. 3rd Ed. OUP: Oxford.
Bussani, M. and A. J. Sebok (2017). Comparative Tort Law. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Christie, C.G., et al. (2019). Cases and Materials on the Law of Torts. West Academic.
Davies, T.H. and Tamblyn, N. (2019). Tort Law. Routledge.
Dyson, M. (2015). Comparing Tort and Crime: Learning from across and... CUP: Cambridge.
Deakin, S., et al. (2019). Markesinis and Deakin’s Tort Law. 8th Ed. OUP: Oxford.
Greene, B. (2017). Optimize Tort Law. Illustrated Ed. Taylor & Francis.
Horsey, K. and E. Rackley (2019). Kidner's Casebook on Torts, 15th Ed. OUP: Oxford.
Horsey, K. and E. Rackley (2015). Tort Law, 4th Ed. OUP: Oxford.
Mulheron, R. (2017). Principles of Tort Law, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.
Oughton, D. and B. Harvey (2015). Law of Torts, 8th Ed. OUP: Oxford.
Singh, J. G. P. & Sapre, A. (2019). The Law of Torts, 28th Ed. LexisNexis: Butterworth.
R Dictionaries & Encyclopedias:
E Gifis, S.H. (2016). Dictionary of Legal Terms…………. 5th Ed. Barron’s Educational Series.
S Garner, B.A. (2019). Black’s Law Dictionary. 11th Ed. Thomson Reuters.
O Halsbury, L., et al. (2019). Halsbury’s Laws of England. 5th Ed. LexisNexis: Butterworth.
U Hey, D. (2019). Words and Phrases Legally Defined. 5th. Ed. LexisNexis: Butterworth.
R Law, J. (2018). The Oxford Dictionary of Law, 9th (Revised) Ed. OUP: Oxford.
C Woodley, M. (2013). Osborn’s Concise Law Dictionary, 12th Revised Ed. Sweet & Maxwell.
E Case Law Journals available at the Law Library of the IUB:
All India Reports (AIR)
Annual Law Digest (ALD)
Civil Law Cases (CLC)
Monthly Law Digest (MLD)
M National Law Reports (NLR)
A Pakistan Law Journal (PLJ)
T Pakistan Criminal Law Journal (P Cr L J)
E Pakistan Legal Decisions (PLD)
R Supreme Court Monthly Review (SCMR)
I Case Law available Online:
A http://www.pljlawsite.com/ (Pakistani case law, accessible on payment)
L http://www.pakistanlawsite.com/ (Pakistani case law, accessible on payment)
S http://www.indiankanoon.org/ (Indian case law, free access)
http://ww.bailii.org/ (UK case law, free access)
http://ww.findlaw.com/ (USA case law detailed, free access)
http://ww.oyez.org/cases/ (USA case law short, free access)
Web Resources:
http://books.google.com/
http://scholar.google.com.pk/
http://www.e-lawresources.co.uk/
http://www.pljlawsite.com/articles.asp
http://www.iub.edu.pk/dil.php (HEC Digital Library, accessible only in IUB)
http://lawbore.net/
http://www.lexisnexis.com/ (accessible on payment)
http://www.pakistanlawyer.com/
http://www.allpklaws.com/index.php/laws/law-books/bare-acts-alphabetical-order
The students are advised to ask questions during/after the lecture. However, the student(s) may
Help also visit the office of the instructor till 5:00 PM for any guidance regarding any academic
Hours
question(s).
The Law of Torts-I
Lectures
Proposed
& Activities / Topics (outline of main topics and sub-topics)
Dates
Activities
01-01 Orientation/Introduction (Distribution of Course Outline) Week 01
Law of Torts:
The concept of Rights and Duties/Obligations
02-03 Week 01
The concept of Wrongs and Liabilities
Case Law
Law of Torts:
What is a Tort?
Essentials of a Tort
04-05 ▪ Existence of Duty Week 02
▪ Breach of Duty
▪ Consequential Damage/Loss
Case Law
06-06 Students would be taught to find resources in the IUB Law Library. Week 02
Law of Torts:
The scope of law of tort
07-08 Week 03
Different types/kinds of torts
Case Law
09-09 Students would be taught to find and use online law resources. Week 03
Law of Torts:
Distinction between Tort and Crime
10-12 Week 04
Distinction between Tort and Breach of Contract
Case Law
Law of Torts:
Role/Relevance of Malice
13-15 Role/Relevance of Motive Week 05
Role/Relevance of Intention
Case Law
Legal Capacity:
Who can sue?
16-18 Week 06
Who cannot sue?
Case Law
Legal Capacity:
Who can be sued?
19-21 Week 07
Who cannot be sued?
Case Law
Remedies in tort cases:
Judicial & Extra-Judicial Remedies
22-22 Week 08
Damages and its kinds
Case law
23-23 Group Discussion Week 08
24-24 Quiz / Test Week 08
MID Term Examinations Week 09
The Law of Torts-I
Lectures
Proposed
& Activities / Topics (outline of main topics and sub-topics)
Dates
Activities
Remedies in tort cases:
Mitigating Factors (which reduce the tortious liability)
25-27 Remoteness of damage Week 10
Assessment of the amount of damages
Case law
Discharge of Torts:
By Death
28-30 o Common Law on the point Week 11
o Developments through Statutes
Case law
Discharge of Torts:
31-33 By other ways Week 12
Case law
Vicarious Liability:
Introduction
34-36 Master and Servant Relationship Week 13
Other Relationships
Case law
Trespass to Person: Assault, Battery & Mayhem
Definition
37-39 Essentials Week 14
Defenses
Case law
Trespass to Person: Assault, Battery & Mayhem
Definition
40-42 Essentials Week 15
Defenses
Case law
Trespass to land:
Introduction
43-45 Kinds Week 16
Defenses
Case law
46-46 Group Discussion Week 17
47-47 Quiz / Test Week 17
48-48 Revision of the Course Week 17
Final Term Examinations Week 18
The Law of Torts-I
Student Evaluation Criteria:
Conduct and Attitude 05%
Assignments / Case Study 05%
Surprise Test / Sudden Test / Quizzes 05%
Class Participation / Presentations 05%
Mid Term Paper 30%
Final Term paper 50%
Total 100%
Student’s Obligations:
Students are advised / required to:
a) arrive on time and remain in the class for the entire period.
b) actively participate, discuss and put questions for true understanding of the concepts.
c) maintain that nobody comes to visit them during the class.
d) turn off their cell phones or laptops when they are in the class.
e) do prior readings and be interactive in the class. Course outline is distributed among the
students in the start of the session.
f) avoid so much writing during the lectures and focus on listening so that they may understand
the lectures well and if there is any confusion, they must ask relevant questions.
g) read the concerned rules and regulations of the University regarding their program / degree so
that they better understand their rights and obligations. Generally, it is supposed that the
students know about the relevant rules because “ignorance of law is no excuse”.
h) complete all the assigned work within the prescribed time limits.
i) attend 85% of total lectures delivered otherwise they would be disqualified to sit in the
examinations.
Amjad Hussain
Assistant Professor
(Course Instructor)
