Law Of Torts - Practice Test

[#361] Which of the following is not an essential of tort?

(A) There must be a wrongful act or omission

(B) Wrongful act or omission must result in legal damage to another

(C) Wrongful act or omission must have nexus with privity of contract

(D) The wrongful act or omission must be of such nature as to give rise to legal remedy

Correct Answer

(C) Wrongful act or omission must have nexus with privity of contract

[#362] In deciding the question of negligence by professionals, the classical statement of law which has been widely accepted as decisive of the standard of care required both of professionals generally and medical practitioners in particular is popularly called

(A) Stephen test

(B) Frien test

(C) Bolam test

(D) Hyde test

Correct Answer

(C) Bolam test

[#363] 'Test of control' deals with

(A) Master and servant relationship

(B) Measures of damages

(C) Course of employment

(D) Implied authority

Correct Answer

(A) Master and servant relationship

[#364] Choose the correct statement

(A) Malice in law means a willful act done without just cause or excuse

(B) Malice in fact means a willful act done without just cause or excuse

(C) Malice in law means an evil motive

(D) Malice is relevant in the determination of tortuous liability

(E) Mistake of law is a defence to civil or criminal liability

(F) Mistake of fact is not a general defence under the Indian Penal Code but to an action in tort

(G) Both (A) and (B)

(H) Neither (A) nor (B)

Correct Answer

(A) Malice in law means a willful act done without just cause or excuse
(H) Neither (A) nor (B)

[#365] Consider the following statements: It is necessary for false imprisonment that 1. A man's person must be touched. 2. The person should be placed under restraint. 3. The imprisonment may be made while the person is conscious or not. Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3

Correct Answer

(C) 2 and 3

Law Of Torts - Study Mode

[#361] Which of the following is not an essential of tort?

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[#362] In deciding the question of negligence by professionals, the classical statement of law which has been widely accepted as decisive of the standard of care required both of professionals generally and medical practitioners in particular is popularly called

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[#363] 'Test of control' deals with

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[#364] Choose the correct statement

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[#365] Consider the following statements: It is necessary for false imprisonment that 1. A man's person must be touched. 2. The person should be placed under restraint. 3. The imprisonment may be made while the person is conscious or not. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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