Multiple choice

A unlawfully locks B in a room. B has a duplicate key in his pocket by which he can open the door from the inside and come out. But, B forgets about the key and as a result, remains locked for two hours. B then remembers that he has a duplicate key and opens the door and comes out. A is

  1. liable for false imprisonment because he acted unlawfully

  2. not liable for false imprisonment because B had a duplicate key by which he could have opened the door and come out

  3. liable for false imprisonment because B had forgotten that he had a duplicate key

  4. not liable because B’s forgetfulness was responsible for B remaining in the room

  5. Either 2 or 4
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: A is liable as he may not know that B has a duplicate key in his possession.

Option (2) is incorrect: A is liable for his act.

Option (3) is incorrect: A is liable for his act. B’s forgetfulness can never be an attack to A. Option (4) is incorrect: A is liable for his act. B’s forgetfulness can never be an attack to A.

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