PRINCIPLE: The standard of care to determine whether a person has been guilty of negligence is the standard of care which in the given circumstances, a reasonable man could have foreseen.
FACT: The Agricultural University constructed 200 houses for its employees in its premises. Two huge bore wells were sunk and motors were installed. They did not cover the pump rooms properly. A child, 6 years old, from one of the quarters was playing nearby. On hearing the noise of the pump, she was curious to see the motor. She touched the motor which was not covered properly and three of her fingers were cut.
A. The parents of the child cannot sue the University on any grounds
B. In spite of the child's act, the parents can successfully sue the University for damages
C. The University can be made liable only to the extent of the cost of treatment as the child also contributed to the accident
D. Only the child can sue and not her parents
Answer: Option B
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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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