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Law · Q724

Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 724

Q724

There is a children's school by the side of a highway while classes are going on, two children of the school stray on the highway. A truck is moving on the highway at normal speed. While trying to avoid hitting the children, the truck collides with a bullock cart. One person is injured, the bullocks die and the truck is also damaged. Which one of the following propositions correctly describes the liability?

A.
The truck driver shall be liable because he did not take care
B.
The school administration would be liable because they were negligent
Answer
C.
The bullock cart puller would be liable because he has not taken due care
D.
The children would be liable as they have contributed to the accident

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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