'A's house falls in an earthquake. He sues the contractor and claims damages. The contractor takes a well-known defence and says it was an
Question and options
'A's house falls in an earthquake. He sues the contractor and claims damages. The contractor takes a well-known defence and says it was an
- Act of grace
- Act of natural wrath
- Act of God
- Act of exteriora
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Act of God
Act of God (vis major) is the well-known defence for damage caused by natural forces such as earthquakes that could not be foreseen or prevented by human care.
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