P and Q, unknown to R, sought and got a lift in R's car, but on account of some mechanical defect in the car, of which R was not aware, one of the front wheels of the car got detached and flew away, and the car toppled. P and Q got serious injuries and later on, P died of his injuries. Q and P's next kin sued R for damages for negligent driving. What defence R has?

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P and Q, unknown to R, sought and got a lift in R's car, but on account of some mechanical defect in the car, of which R was not aware, one of the front wheels of the car got detached and flew away, and the car toppled. P and Q got serious injuries and later on, P died of his injuries. Q and P's next kin sued R for damages for negligent driving. What defence R has?






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