In which of following cases originator of defamatory statement will be liable for the damage resulting from repetitive publication by third persons? Answer by using below:
(1) He himself authorized repetition
(2) Repetition was the natural and probable consequences of his act
(3) There was immoral obligation on the person in whose presence the slander was made to repeat it
(4) There was moral obligation on the person in whose absence the slander was made to repeat it
A. (1) and (2)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (1) and (4)
D. (2) and (4)
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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