Railway authorities allowed a train to be overcrowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A. Mr. X can sue the Railway authorities for the loss suffered
B. Mr. X cannot sue because he had given his consent to travel in an overcrowded train
C. Mr. X cannot sue because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action
D. Mr. X cannot sue because Railway authorities are statutory bodies
Answer: Option C
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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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