A took an electric tandoor from B and co. on hire. The agreement provided that Co. shall not be liable…
An exemption clause binds only the parties to the contract, and the cook was a stranger to the hire agreement suing for the injury caused by the defective tandoor, so "Cook…
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A took an electric tandoor from B and co. on hire. The agreement provided that Co. shall not be liable for any personal injury to the hirer or to any other person while using it. However, due to defect in tandoor, a cook was injured. The cook brought an action against B and Co.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
An exemption clause binds only the parties to the contract, and the cook was a stranger to the hire agreement suing for the injury caused by the defective tandoor, so "Cook will succeed".
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