Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#636] A cyclist negligently dashed against a bus and was killed in the accident. The bus driver was also found negligent in not averting the possible accident. The wife of the deceased cyclist brought a civil action for damages for the death of her husband. To want extent, if at all, will she succeed?
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(B) The Court will apportion the blame between the bus driver and the cyclist and damages would be awarded to the extent of negligence of the bus driver
[#637] Kasturilal v. State of Uttar Pradesh is related to
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(B) Vicarious liability of State
[#638] The branch of a tree growing on the defendant's land hung on the highway at a height of about 30 feet above the ground. In fine weather, the branch suddenly broke and fell upon the plaintiff's vehicle which was passing along the highway. For the damage to the vehicle, the plaintiff sues the defendant on the ground of nuisance. Which one of the following conclusions is correct in this suit?
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(C) The defendant was liable under the principle of strict liability
[#639] Defaming someone by words or by gestures is called in Torts as:
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(B) Slander
[#640] Defamation is the publication of a statement resulting in-
Correct Answer
(B) Injury to the esteem or regard in which one is held by others