Law Of Torts - Study Mode
[#276] The test of reasonable foresight in determining the remoteness of damages was first applied in
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(B) Wagon Mannd case
[#277] B' was under the regular employment of 'A' as a driver of his mobile crane. He let the crane together with 'B' as driver to 'C'. In the course of loading a ship, 'X' was injured by negligent working of the crane by 'B'. At the time of the accident 'C' had the immediate control and direction of the operations to be executed. The working of the crane and the manipulation of its control, however, remained with 'B', In a suit by 'X' against 'C', is:
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(C) Not liable because the services of 'B' were of a highly skilled character and 'C' could not direct how 'B' should work the crane
[#278] Which of the following is true in relation to nuisance?
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(B) It can be committed through the medium of intangible objects
[#279] Which one of the following defences did the defendants in the case of Donoghu v. Stevenson not plead?
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(C) The incident could not be prevented by the standard of foresight of the reasonable man
[#280] A street newspaper vendor is liable
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(C) If with a view to attract customers he shouts out the libellous matter contained in the newspaper