Legal Principle: Everybody is under a legal obligation to take reasonable care to avoid commission or omission which he can foresee would injure his neighbor. The neighbor for this purpose be any person whom he should have in his mind as likely to be affected by his act. Factual Situation: Ram, while rushing to board a moving train, pushed Shyam who was walking along with a heavy package, containing firecrackers. As a result, the package slipped from his hand and the crackers exploded injuring a boy standing closely. A suit was filed against Ram, by the boy, claiming damages.

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 54  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
Law of Torts Questions Based on Previous Papers — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.


Legal Principle: Everybody is under a legal obligation to take reasonable care to avoid commission or omission which he can foresee would injure his neighbor. The neighbor for this purpose be any person whom he should have in his mind as likely to be affected by his act. Factual Situation: Ram, while rushing to board a moving train, pushed Shyam who was walking along with a heavy package, containing firecrackers. As a result, the package slipped from his hand and the crackers exploded injuring a boy standing closely. A suit was filed against Ram, by the boy, claiming damages.





ADVERTISEMENT