"A consumer can not claim damages for the loss suffered due to his own negligence" is true according to which of the underlying principle?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Caveat Emptor
Caveat Emptor, which translates to "let the buyer beware," is a legal principle that places the responsibility on consumers to be aware of the quality and suitability of the goods they purchase. Under this principle, if a consumer suffers a loss due to their own negligence—such as failing to inspect a product or not exercising reasonable care—they cannot claim damages from the seller or manufacturer. This principle emphasizes that consumers must take responsibility for their own actions and decisions in a transaction.
The other options do not apply in this context:
- Per Incuriam: Refers to a decision that is made without considering previous case law.
- Ejusdem Generis: A rule of statutory interpretation meaning "of the same kind."
- Obiter Dicta: Refers to remarks made by a judge that are not essential to the decision and therefore not legally binding.