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What do you understand by neighbour's rule propounded by Lord Atkin in Donoghue v. Stevenson?

A. If a person's wrongful action causes harm to another even without contractual relation, the person is liable

B. There is no liability in the absence of privity of contract

C. If a person's wrongful action causes harm to another he is liable only if he knows the consequences

D. If a person's wrongful action causes harm to another he is liable only if he anticipated the consequences

Answer: Option A

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