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Which of the following is not a form of damnum sine injuria? (a) There is no right of action for…

Damage caused by defamatory statements made on any occasion is not a general category of damnum sine injuria. Damnum sine injuria means loss without violation of a legal…

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Which of the following is not a form of damnum sine injuria?
(a) There is no right of action for damages for contempt of Court
(b) Loss inflicted on individual traders by competition
(c) Damage is done by a man acting under necessity to prevent a greater evil
(d) Damage caused by defamatory statements made on any occasion

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Correct answer D

Damage caused by defamatory statements made on any occasion is not a general category of damnum sine injuria. Damnum sine injuria means loss without violation of a legal right, as in lawful competition. Defamatory publication can violate the right to reputation and give rise to an action, although a recognised defence such as privilege may protect a particular publication.

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