Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#741] Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the given below the lists: List I (Rules/Maxim) List II (Case) a. Neighbour Principle 1. Davies vs. Mann b. Last Opportunity Rule 2. Byrne vs. Boadle c. Res ipsa loquitur 3. Mathews vs. London Stree Tramsways Co. d. Doctrine of Identification 4. Donoghue vs. Stevenson 5. Ashby vs. White
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(B) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
[#742] In India an action of slander may be maintained without proof of special damage in some cases. Identify in which of the following cases proof of damage is necessary?
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(D) Imputation of lack of chastity to a woman
[#743] In Donghue v. Stevenson, the duty of manufacturer was stated to be
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(C) Towards ultimate consumer
[#744] Which one of the following factors is important while considering as to whether the defendant has acted as a reasonable person?
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(A) Magnitude of risk of damage to the plaintiff
[#745] Principle: A defamatory statement is one which has a tendency to injure the reputation of the person to whom it refers to. Defamation is of two kinds- (1) Libel, when the defamatory statement is in some permanent and visible form and (2) Slander, when it is in some trasitefy form, visible or audible. Libel is actionable per se, but slander is actionable only on proof of actual damage. Factual Situation: A person accused of a crime is arrested by the police. The police give an open statement that the suspect had an extra-marital affair. It is subsequently proved in court that the suspect was innocent of the crime. Will the accused succeed if he files a civil suit for defamation, claiming compensation against the police?
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(C) He will not succeed as it was a bonafide allegation made by the police in the course of the investigation