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    Question

    Who among the following is the propounder of the

    “pigeon- hole” theory?
    A Fraser Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pollock Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Locke Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Austin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Salmond Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to Salmond, “Tort is a civil wrong for which the remedy is a common-law action for  unliquidated damages, and which is not exclusively the breach of contract, or, the breach of trust, or, other merely equitable obligation.” Pigeon Hole Theory- According to this theory, several unidentified offences and wrongful conduct would not come under the purview of liability in tort law.

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