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[#246] Consider the following statements: All persons are joint tort-feasors, who? 1. Aid in the commission of wrongful act. 2. Expect one and the same result of their act. 3. Joined the act complained. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3

[#247] Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Correct Answer

(C) Master's liability for the torts of his servant is absolute and it is immaterial whether the tort was committed in the course of his employment or not
(G) An action for damages cannot lie in respect of a public nuisance even if the plaintiff has sustained a special damages
(K) To constitute a joint liability, the act complained of may neither be joint or separate

[#248] Assertion (A): Tort is a civil wrong. Reasoning (R): This civil wrong is other than a mere breach of contract or breach of trust and it is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages

(A) A is true and R is its correct explanation

(B) A is true and R is not its correct explanation

(C) A is true but R is false

(D) A is false but R is true

Correct Answer

(A) A is true and R is its correct explanation

[#249] "The person who, for his own purpose, brings on his land and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes, must keep it in at his peril." Identify the Rule.

(A) Scienter Rule

(B) Champerty

(C) Occupiers Liability

(D) Strict Liability

Correct Answer

(D) Strict Liability

[#250] Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer by using the given below: Assertion (A): Negligence means a conduct which creates a risk of causing damage, rather than a state of mind. Reason (R): It is safe to start a bus before passengers completely get into it.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct

(D) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect

Correct Answer

(D) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect