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Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 502

Q502

Which one of the following defences did the defendants in the case of Donoghu v. Stevenson not plead?

A.
The manufacturer did not owe any duty of care towards the consumer of the ginger beer which was gifted to her by her friend
B.
The plaintiff was a stranger to the contract and therefore, her action was not maintainable
C.
The incident could not be prevented by the standard of foresight of the reasonable man
Answer
D.
The "privity of contract policy" be applicable and there would be no liability of the manufacturer

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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