Law Of Torts - Study Mode

[#191] In which of the following cases, it is actionable defamation?
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(B) A dictates a defamatory letter about P to his stenographer

[#192] The term 'malfeasance' applies to
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(A) Commission of an unlawful act in official capacity

[#193] Necessity is available as defence
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(A) When harm is caused intentionally to prevent a greater evil

[#194] Joint tort-feasors may be held liable
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(A) Jointly and severally for the whole damage

[#195] Y sold gasoline, a highly inflammable material to X and Z, 6 and 9 years old children. He had asked them why they were purchasing it but they told a lie, that their mother needed it. They actually played with it and X was badly burnt. Answer whether:
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(C) Y will be fully liable to X for negligence care is expected of him in selling gasoline, a highly dangerous thing to small children