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The Railway Authorities Negligently Allowed a Train to Be Overcrowded. in Consequence, a Legitimate Passenger Mr. X Got His Pocket Picked. Choose the Appropriate Answer. - Mathematics

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The railway authorities negligently allowed a train to be overcrowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose the appropriate answer.

Options

  • Mr. X can sue the railway authorities for the loss suffered

  • Mr. X ran sue because he had given consent to travel in an overcrowded train

  • Mr. X cannot sue railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action

  • None of the above

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Solution

Mr. X cannot sue railway authorities because there was no infringement of his legal right and mere fact that the loss was caused does not give rise to a cause of action

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