Law Of Torts - Study Mode

[#311] Which one of the following statements illustrates the principle of contributory negligence?
Correct Answer

(A) The plaintiff by his own want of care contributes to the damage caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of the defendant

[#312] Which one of the following is not correct
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(D) In tort, and breach of contract actual damages must occur while in crime it is not necessary

[#313] A' is the owner of a furniture shop and 'B' is employed in that shop as a delivery-man. In which of the following cases, 'A' would be liable in a suit filed by the injured plaintiff 'C' for the action of 'B'? Case 1. One day, 'B' was on his delivery route when he met his friend 'D'. 'D' requested 'B' to drop him at the railway station as he was getting late for the train. 'B' drove very fast and while returning back from the railway station, 'B' negligently ran over 'C'. Case 2. One day, 'B' was on his delivery route when he met 'D'. As both had met after long time, 'B' decided to have lunch with his friend 'D'. 'B' drove out of his way to a nearby restaurant and had lunch there. While driving back from there, 'B' negligently ran over 'C'.
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(D) 'A' is liable only in Case 2

[#314] Vicarious liability of master arises
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(B) In case of theft of property of a third person not bailed to the master

[#315] Which one is leading case on Strict Liability?
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(B) Rylands v. Fletcher