Multiple choice

Fact: T, an illiterate lady, took a ticket for a journey from a railway company. On the face of the ticket were the words.” for conditions see back. “ One the conditions absolved the railway company from liability for personal injuries to passenger. Issue: is Company liable?

  1. Yes, company is liable because the lady was illiterate so she is entitled to damages.

  2. Company is not liable because T could not recover damages for the injury received as she was bound by the condition limiting the company's liability.

  3. It will be at the discretion of the court.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The railway company gave reasonable notice of the exclusion clause by printing 'for conditions see back' on the face of the ticket. A person is bound by contractual terms if reasonable notice is given, regardless of whether they are illiterate or haven't read the terms. The company successfully excluded liability.