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[#346] After flood, floor of a factory became slippery as some oily substance got mixed with water. The owners of the factory (defendants) took steps to get rid of the effects of flood and spread all the sawdust available with them on floor. But some oily patches remained uncovered due to lack of further supply of sawdust. A, a worker in the factory (plaintiff), slipped from one of such oily patches. He sues the defendants for damages. Which of the following is correct?

(A) Defendants are not guilty of negligence

(B) Defendants are negligent as they should have closed down the factory until risk disappeared

(C) Plaintiff is guilty of contributory negligence

(D) Defendants have defence of valenti non fit injuria

Correct Answer

(A) Defendants are not guilty of negligence

[#347] Which of the following is breach of absolute right, actionable per se?

(A) Nuisance

(B) Negligence

(C) Trespass

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer

(C) Trespass

[#348] For an action of nuisance defendant can put up the following defence 1. The place is suitable for the purpose 2. It is for the benefit of the residents of the locality 3. It is done under statutory authority 4. Plaintiff has consented to the act of the above statements-

(A) 1, 3 and 4 are correct

(B) 2, 3 and 4 are correct

(C) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(D) 3 and 4 are correct

Correct Answer

(D) 3 and 4 are correct

[#349] Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give answer by using below: Assertion (A): The law takes no cognizance of carelessness in the abstract. Reason (R): Cause of action for negligence accrues when damage that is real damage is suffered.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is right explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not right explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong

(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right

Correct Answer

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is right explanation of (A)

[#350] Which among the following are relevant for liability in the tort of conspiracy? 1. Number of combiners 2. Purpose of the combiners 3. Intention of the combiners 4. Actions taken by the combiners Select the correct answer using the given below:

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 4

(D) 2 and 4

Correct Answer

(D) 2 and 4