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Law of Tort - 2
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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
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liable for false imprisonment because he acted unlawfully
💡 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.