Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
Which of the following is NOT an essential element to be proved in case of tort of negligence?
Options:
breach of duty of care
harm to the claimant
duty of care
unlawful harassment
Correct Answer:
unlawful harassment
Explanation:
Generally, in order to argue successfully that the defendant has been negligent, the victim or the claimant must establish three elements against the defendant in a tort of negligence case - 1) the defendant owes a duty of care to the victim; 2) there has been a breach of duty of care on part of the defendant; and 3) the breach of the duty to care resulted in the harm suffered by the claimant.