Multiple choice

As a result of a collision between two buses, a passenger in one of the buses died. The accident occurred due to negligence of the drivers of both the buses. In a suit by the legal representative of the deceased against owners of both the buses, which one of the following statements is legally sustainable?

  1. Each owner of the buses is liable for the whole damage.

  2. The owners of the buses are not joint tort-feasors.

  3. Neither of the owners of the buses is liable as the defence of act of God applies.

  4. Each owner of the buses was liable for one-half of the damage.
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Explanation

Each owner of the bus is liable for causing death by negligence under section 304A of Indian Penal Code.

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