Which one of the following definitions correctly reflects the nature of Tort?
A. Tortuous liability arises from the breach of duty primarily fixed by law. Such duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages
B. The breach of a right which is given to a person generally and the law provides payment of liquidated damages
C. Violation of a right in persona
D. Violation of a legal duty owed to people generally for maintenance of law and order
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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