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Which of the following is not a form of damnum sine injuria ? Choose the correct answer from the codes…

Loss from trade competition and damage done under necessity to prevent a greater evil are recognised instances of damnum sine injuria, whereas defamation on any occasion…

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Which of the following is not a form of damnum sine injuria ?

Choose the correct answer from the codes below :

(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

Loss from trade competition and damage done under necessity to prevent a greater evil are recognised instances of damnum sine injuria, whereas defamation on any occasion falls outside it, since only privileged occasions are protected. None of the listed combinations identifies that correctly, so the answer is "None of the given options is correct".

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