Asked by Dellarose Dickson on Jul 27, 2024
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Which of the following is a NOT a defence to negligence?
A) Libel
B) Statute of Limitations
C) Act of God
D) Waiver
E) Volenti non fit injuria
Act of God
An unforeseeable natural event, such as an earthquake, flood, or tornado, that cannot be prevented and is excluded from legal liability.
Libel
Defamation in some permanent form, such as in writing, a cartoon, etc.
Defence to Negligence
Legal reasons provided by a defendant in a lawsuit to prove they were not negligent or to mitigate their level of responsibility for an incident.
- Scrutinize the protective measures accessible in response to accusations of negligence and the scenarios in which they may be effectively utilized.
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Arash SinghAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Libel is not a defense to negligence; it is a type of defamation involving written statements, whereas defenses to negligence typically involve justifications or explanations for the defendant's failure to meet a standard of care, such as the statute of limitations, act of God, waiver, or voluntary assumption of risk (volenti non fit injuria).
Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the protective measures accessible in response to accusations of negligence and the scenarios in which they may be effectively utilized.