CS Executive · Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws · Law of Torts
Which of the following statements about the defence of act of God in tort is correct?
Act of God applies to an extraordinary natural event that could not be foreseen or prevented by reasonable care. Foreseeable natural occurrences or human acts do not qualify, and no prior notice to the plaintiff is needed.
- AIt covers a natural event of extraordinary force that could not have been foreseen or guarded against by reasonable careCorrect
- BIt covers any natural event, however foreseeable, such as ordinary seasonal rain
- CIt covers damage caused by acts of a third party that were unforeseeable
- DIt is available only when the defendant has given prior notice to the plaintiff
Explanation
Act of God requires operation of natural forces, without human intervention, of an extraordinary and unforeseeable nature that reasonable care could not prevent. Ordinary foreseeable events do not qualify, and human acts are outside it. Notice is not a requirement.
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