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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THE LAW OF TORTS (PAPER 04 Q. NO. 136 TO 180)

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THE TRADE MARKS ACT, 1999 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 8)

THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 30)

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CLAT 2020

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THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 (PAPER -5 Q. NO. 101 TO 134)

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MADHYA PARDESH LOWER JUDICIAL SERVICES 2021

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CLAT 2012

THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 18 Q. NO. 596 TO 636)

THE MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 15)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 14 Q. NO. 521 TO 560)

THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 (PAPER – 05 Q. NO. 161 TO 200)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 02 Q. NO. 41 TO 80)

THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 (PAPER – 10 Q. NO. 361 TO 400)

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THE HIMACHAL PRADESH URBAN RENT CONTROL ACT, 1987 (PAPER 03 Q. NO. 61 TO 90)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 15 Q. NO. 561 TO 600)

THE ADVOCATES ACT, 1961 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 10)

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