Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
List I (Legal Maxims) List II (Meaning of maxims)
I. Ubi jus ibi remedium A. Defence of consent
II. Scienti non fit injuria B. So use your own property as not to injure your neighbours
III. Volenti non fit injuria C. Where there is a remedy, there is a right
IV. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas D. Harm suffered with knowledge

  1. I - B, II - D, III - C, IV - A

  2. I - D, II - B, III - A, IV - C

  3. I - C, II - A, III - D, IV - B

  4. I - C, II - D, III - A, IV - B

  5. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ubi jus ibi remedium is a Latin maxim which means where there is a right, there is a remedy. The basic principle contemplated in the maxim is that when a person's right is violated, the victim will have an equitable remedy under law. Scienti non fit injuria states that only knowledge of the risk is not enough to claim defence, there must be acceptance to undergo the resultants of the risk undertaken. There has to be consent, mere knowledge is not sufficient. Volenti non fit injuria is known as defence of consent under the law of torts. It states that everyone is the best judge of his interest and the one who voluntarily agrees to suffer harm is not allowed to complain for that. This is so because the harm voluntarily suffered does not constitute a legal injury. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas means that one must use his property so as not to injure the lawful rights of another. Under this maxim, it is well settled that a property owner may put his own property to any reasonable and lawful use so long as he does not thereby deprive the adjoining landowner of any right of enjoyment of his property which is recognised and protected by law.