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In a well-known English case Rylands v. Fletcher, (1808) LR 3 HL 330, the principle of strict liability was propounded. The principle was developed into principle of absolute liability in a case by the Supreme Court. Name the case
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Principle: Tortfeaser must take his victim as he finds him.
Facts: 'A', though directly involved in a motor accident, remained physically unhurt but suffered Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, a psychiatric illness with which he had earlier suffered but which was then in remission. He claimed damages from the driver of the motor car. Will he succeed?
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Which one of the following is not a remedy of private nuisance?
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'Respondent Superior' means:
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Which one of the following is valid defence in an action for defamation?
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For the tort of 'false imprisonment', there should be
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A gives some money to B, his neighbour, who is a cashier in the State Bank of India, to deposit the same in the bank account of A, B misappropriates the money. In this case the bank is:
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The maxim qui facit per alium facit per se means
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the given below the lists-
List I (Decided case) List II (Principle stated)
a. Rylands v. Fletcher 1. Compensation for pain & suffering
b. Donoghue v. Stevenson 2. Loss caused by competition in business
c. Gloucester v. Grammer School 3. Strict liability
d. Rose v. Ford 4. Liability of minor for torts
5. Liability for negligence
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An action in tort would not lie unless there is violation of rights of somebody even if damages have been caused. This is expressed by
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