Which of the following statements hold true for torts I Tort is a breach of public rights and duties...........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Discharge and Breach of Contract

Which of the following statements hold true for torts?

I. Tort is a breach of public rights and duties which affect the whole community considered as a community

II. Motive is often taken into consideration in the case of a tort

III. In tort the wrongdoer is punishable by the State

IV. In tort the measure of damages is not strictly limited nor is it capable of being indicated with precision

V. In tort, the injured party brings an action VI. In tort, damages are liquidated

II, IV and V

I, II, III and VI

I, III and V

I, II, IV, V and VI

- Statement I: Incorrect. A tort is actually a civil wrong against an individual, not a breach of public rights like a crime.

- Statement II: Correct. In tort law, motive may be considered to determine the nature of the act.

- Statement III: Incorrect. Torts are civil wrongs and do not involve punishment by the State.

- Statement IV: Correct. Damages in torts can vary and are not precisely limited.

- Statement V: Correct. The injured party files a lawsuit in tort cases.

- Statement VI: Incorrect. Damages in torts are generally unliquidated, meaning they are not predetermined and are assessed by the court.

- Option 1: Includes II, IV, and V.

- Option 2: Includes incorrect statements I and VI.

- Option 3: Includes incorrect statement I.

- Option 4: Includes incorrect statements I, III, and VI.

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