Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#126] The maxim 'volenti non fit injuria' applies
Correct Answer
(B) When one adopts a risky method of work under his own free will
[#127] X', a fisher woman alighted from a tramcar. While the conductor was helping her to put the fish basket on her head, a motor cyclist 'Y' passed the tram and immediately afterwards negligently collided with Z's motor car. 'Y' was killed. 'X' did not see 'Y' or the accident which occurred fifteen yards away because her view was blocked by the tram. She, however, heard the collision and after 'Y's body has been removed, she approached the spot and saw the blood left on the road. In consequence, she had a nervous shock and gave birth to still-born child as she was then eight months' pregnant. If she sues the representatives of 'Y' for 'Y's negligence, then:
Correct Answer
(C) They would not be liable because 'Y' did not own any duty of care towards her and he was also not negligent to her
[#128] A public nuisance
Correct Answer
(B) Can become a private nuisance if causes special or particular damage to a person different from the damage caused to the public as a whole
[#129] A employs B, a surgeon, to attend his infant son C. By reason of B's negligence C is injured. Which one of the following is correct?
Correct Answer
(B) Both A and C can sue B for tort only
[#130] Tort is a
Correct Answer
(A) Civil Wrong