The propounder of ‘Pigeonhole Theory of Tort’ is

Option A: Winfield

Option B: Salmond

Option C: Austin

Option D: Clark

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

According to Salmond, there were only specific well-defined wrongs which can be termed as torts. He opposed generalisation of torts into law of tort. He proposed that an act can be termed as a tort and a legal remedy is available for the same only if the said act falls within the specified well-defined wrongs. This theory by Salmond is called Piegon Hole Theory.

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