A University has given a contract to Engineers Co. (P) Ltd. to construct its Campus Building. The company engages sub-contractors; One of the sub-contractors engages one hundred workers on rate- contract basis, A being one of them. The University Engineering Department has reserved the right of inspection and advising accordingly. A, while working on the structure, negligently has a fall fracturing his legs that confines him for six months. A is entitled to compensation from:
A. The sub-contractor
B. Engineers Co. (P) Ltd.
C. The University
D. The University Grants Commission which provides funds for the construction
Answer: Option A
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The 'tort of intimidation' was propounded in
A. Winterbottom v. Wright
B. Pasley v. Freeman
C. Winsmore v. Greenbank
D. Rookes v. Barnard
The maxim 'scienti non fit injuria' means
A. Where there is no fault, there is no remedy
B. Mere knowledge does not imply consent to take risk
C. Mere giving consent does not imply to take risk
D. Scientific knowledge is not enough to cause injury
A. Scott v. London & St. Katharine Docks Co.
B. Hedley Byrne Co. Ltd. v. Heller & Partners
C. Derry v. Peek
D. Cann v. Willson
A. Section 82 of the Evidence Act
B. Section 102 of the Evidence Act
C. Section 122 of the Evidence Act
D. Section 124 of the Evidence Act
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