Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#201] Which of the following is not a defense to strict liability?
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(C) Novus actus interveniens
[#202] Under the doctrine of vicarious liability which one among the following is correct?
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(D) All of the above are correct
[#203] When two persons coming from opposite directions in their cars collide with each other and in that process, they injure seriously a person standing on the roadside, the two motorists are:
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(B) Independent tort-feasors
[#204] Damnum sine injuria in Tort Law means:
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(C) Every damage may not be recognized as a legal injury
[#205] Principle: A master is liable for the wrongful act of his servants committed in the course of employment. Facts: 'A' employed 'B' to drive his jeep. 'B' took the jeep from the workshop and thereafter, instead of taking the jeep to the garage, went on a spree, and on the way, he gave joy ride to some unauthorized persons. 'B's negligence caused an accident resulting in injuries to all the unauthorized persons in the vehicle. Can they claim damages from 'A'?
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(D) No. Act of going on a spree and giving lift to unauthorized persons was outside the course of employment