Which of the following is true with respect to the law of tort?

A) With assault and battery, a person can successfully sue only if they can prove damages.
B) A negligent person causing physical injury to another is responsible to the full extent of the injury suffered even though the injured person suffered more than would reasonably be expected because of a special weakness.
C) A person will always succeed with the defence of self-defence even if he used excessive force.
D) A customer battered by an employee on the job can sue only the employee, not the employer, because it was the employee who did the wrong.
E) For fair comment to be an effective legal defence to a claim of defamation, the person making the comment must have been made in Parliament or court.

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Alicia Bruce-Romo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The correct answer is B, which refers to the legal principle known as the eggshell skull rule. This rule states that a negligent person is liable for all the consequences of their actions, even if the victim suffers more harm than would have been expected due to a pre-existing vulnerability or condition. The other options are incorrect interpretations of legal principles related to tort law.

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