Introduction The very first question that came to mind is what is the remedy? A remedy is a form of … More
Category: tort
STRICT LIABILITY
Introduction: Sometimes there are situations where people are held liable for some harm even though they are not at fault … More
IMPORTANT LEGAL MAXIMS & DOCTRINES
Act so that maxim of your act could be made the principal of universal law Immanuel Kant INTRODUCTION A well-known … More
Rylands V. Fletcher
Rylands V Fletcher, played an important role in tort law and it is a landmark judgement. The defendant in this … More
Vicarious Liability
Introduction: Liability for commission of tortious acts usually only attaches to a person who commits such tortious acts. There however … More
Is the constant expansion of the definition of “Passing off” for good?
The Principle of Passing off is basically the law against the tort committed by an entity when he unintentionally or … More
SPECIFIC TORTS
NUISANCE: The word nuisance has been driven from the French word “nuire”. “Nocere” in the legal sence its means “annoyance” … More
Volenti Non Fit Injuria
If a tort was filed, the plaintiff provides all the existing essentials against the defendant and he would be liable … More
Vicarious Liability
Introduction: Liability for commission of tortious acts generally only attaches to a person responsible for commission of such tortious acts. … More
DEFAMATION AND ITS ESSENTIALS
INTRODUCTION Every man has a right to have his reputation preserved inviolate. The right of reputation is acknowledged as an … More
The Mischief Rule
The Mischief Rule The mischief rule of interpretation originated in Haydon’s case. In this case, the Boron’s of the exchequer … More
Injuria Sine Damnum
If there is a right, there is a remedy. If the legal right is violated, there is a remedy for … More
VICARIOUS LIABILITY IN TORT OF LAW
INTRODUCTION Tort, in common law or civil law, is an act or wrongful act in which harmed to someone – … More
Nuisance- Law Of Torts
Introduction Nuisance came into our language from the French word nuire, which means ‘to annoy’ or ‘to cause harm’. Literally, … More
Trespass to person: Assault
Introduction: A tort is a civil wrong involving unlawful behaviour or the infringement of a legal right, and the person … More
RES IPSA LOQUITUR
The Latin maxim Res Ipsa Loquitur literally means that thing speaks for itself. This Maxim refers to a situation in … More
Volenti Non-Fit Injuria
This article is about Volenti Non-fit Injuria which is one of the most important Latin maxim in law of torts. … More
Nuisance
INTRODUCTION The word “nuisance” is derived from the French word “nuire”, which means “to do hurt, or to annoy”. One … More
Necessity.
If a man is compelled to do an act out of sheer necessity, he will not be liable for the … More
Damnum sine injuria and Injuria sine damno.
Generally a tort consists of some act done by a person which causes damage to another for which damages are … More