Question

Principle: The standard to determine whether a person has been guilty of negligence is the standard of care which, in the given circumstances, a reasonable man could have foreseen.

Facts: The Agricultural University constructed 200 houses for its employees in its premises. Two huge bore wells were sunk and motors were installed. They did not cover the pump rooms properly. A child, 6 years old, from one of the quarters, was playing near the pumphouse. On hearing the noise of the pump, she was curious to see the motor. She touched the motor that was not covered properly and three of her fingers were cut.

पर्याय

• The parents of the child cannot sue the University on any grounds

• Inspite of the child's act, her parents can successfully sue the University for damages

• The University can be made liable only to the extent of the cost of treatment as the child also contributed to the incident

• None of the above

Answer 1

Inspite of the child's act, her parents can successfully sue the University for damages

Explanation:

The university is under an obligation to take reasonable care to prevent injury which a reasonable person would foresee. The injury caused to the child in the given case is foreseeable and not remote. Thus the university would be held liable.