Question
Who defined law of tort as "tortious liability arises from the breach of a duty primarily fixed by the law : this duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages" ?
The correct answer is
Winfield
Tort Law Definition by Winfield
The definition of tortious liability provided is:
"Tortious liability arises from the breach of a duty primarily fixed by the law: this duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages."
This specific definition was given by the renowned jurist Winfield.
Therefore, the correct identification rests on attributing this definition to its originator.
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Important Questions from Law of Torts and Consumer Protection
- The word 'Tort' has been derived from the Latin Word :
- The Maxim 'Damnum Sine injuria' means :
- Which of the following is not a valid defence in tort?
- Following are good defences to an action in tort :
(a) Act of God
(b) volenti non fit injuria
(c) private defence
(d) trustee do son tort
Choose the correct option: - Match the following provisions with the Section under Consumer Protection Act 1986 :
(a) Jurisdiction of the District forum (i) Section 17 B (b) Composition of State Commission (ii) Section 20 (c) Composition of National Commission (iii) Section 16 (d) Circuit benches of State Commission (iv) Section 11
Choose the correct option from those given below :
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