"Tort is a civil wrong for which the remedy is common law action for unliquidated damages and which is not exclusively the breach of trust or other mere equitable obligation." Who has given the above definition of tort?

Tort is a civil wrong for which the remedy is a common law action for unliquidated damages, and which is not exclusively the, breach of a contract or the breach of a trust or other merely equitable obligation. This definition of "Tort" is given by

A

Clerk and Lindsell

B

Salmond

C

Sir Federick Pollock

D

Winfield

Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct? Give correct answer by using the given below:
(1) Tort is a civil wrong for which remedy is a common law action.
(2) Tort is exclusively a breach of contract or breach of trust.
(3) Tort is an infringement of a right in rein of a private individual.
(4) Tort is violation of a legal duty owed to people generally for maintenance of law and order.

A

Only (2) and (4) are correct

B

Only (2) and (3) are correct

C

Only (1) and (3) are correct

D

Only (1) and (4) are correct

Assertion (A): Tort is a civil wrong.
Reasoning (R): This civil wrong is other than a mere breach of contract or breach of trust and it is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages

A

A is true and R is its correct explanation

B

A is true and R is not its correct explanation

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

Consider the following statements:
(1) In case of breach of contract generally damages are awarded.
(2) In case of breach of contract, remedy of specific performance of contract is always given.
(3) In case of breach of contract, fine is also imposed along with the award of damages.
(4) In exceptional cases where damages are not adequate compensation, remedy of specific performance can be given.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

(1) and (3)

B

(3) and (4)

C

(1) and (4)

D

(2) and (4)

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? Answer by using the below:
(1) In tort duty is imposed by law and is owed to the community at large
(2) A tort is founded upon consent of parties
(3) A tort is civil wrong for which the remedy is a common law action for liquidated damages
(4) In tort 'motive' for the violation of right is immaterial.

A

Only (1) is correct

B

(1) and (2) are correct

C

(1), (2) and (3) are correct

D

(1), (2), (3) and (4) are correct

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. In tort, the duties are imposed by law whereas in contract, duties are undertaken by the parties themselves.
2. In tort, the duty is towards the world at large but in contract, the duty is towards specific individual or individuals.
3. In tort, damages are liquidated but in contract, the damages are unliquidated.
4. In tort, a person may be liable for the wrongs committed by others also but in contract, the liability governs the parties to the contract only.
Select the correct answer using the given below:

A

1, 2 and 4

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2 and 4

D

1 and 4

Consider the following statements:
1. Tortious liability arise from breach of a duty primarily fixed by the law.
2. This duty is towards persons generally.
3. Breach of this duty is repressive by an action for unliquidated damages.
4. The quantum of damages is determined by the court.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 2, 3 and 4

C

2, 3 and 4

D

1, 3 and 4

Unliquidated damages is not the only remedy for a tort and that for some torts, it is not even the primary remedy. They are other remedies also. They are

A

Self-help

B

Injunction

C

Action for specific restitution of property

D

Both (B) and (C)

Consider the following statements:
1. In tort, the duty is towards specific person
2. The nature of the wrong is similar in tort and crime
3. In tort, the duty is primarily fixed by the parties
4. The general remedy in tort is an action for injunction
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

3 and 4

B

1 and 4

C

2 alone

D

None of these

The liability for Tort arises on:
1. Violation of a right in rem.
2. Violation of a right in personam
3. Breach of a legal duty
4. Breach of an equitable obligation.
Select the correct answer using the given below:

A

1 only

B

1 and 3

C

2 and 3

D

3 and 4

"Tort is a civil wrong for which the remedy is common law action for unliquidated damages and which is not exclusively the breach of trust or other mere equitable obligation." Who has given the above definition of tort?

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