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Match the following TermDefinition(1) Malice in Law(A) Intentional doing of a wrongful act without just cause or excuse(2) Malfeasance(B)
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Match the following 

Term

Definition

(1) Malice in Law

(A) Intentional doing of a wrongful act without just cause or excuse

(2) Malfeasance

(B) Commission of an unlawful act which is actionable

(3) Misfeasance

(C) Improper performance of a lawful act

(4) Non-feasance

(D) Omission to perform an act when there is an obligation to perform it

A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

D.

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

Correct option is B

Malice in Law → Intentional doing of a wrongful act without just cause or excuse
Malice in law, also known as legal malice or implied malice, refers to actions that are intentionally committed without any justifiable reason or cause. It implies the wrongful act itself, rather than the intention or motive behind it. In tort law, this concept is significant as it establishes liability for wrongful acts irrespective of the actor's intentions.

Malfeasance → Commission of an unlawful act which is actionable
Malfeasance is the intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful, especially by officials or public employees. It involves a deliberate act that is legally and morally wrong. For example, an employee embezzling funds from a company or a public official abusing their power for personal gain would be considered malfeasance.

Misfeasance → Improper performance of a lawful act
Misfeasance refers to the improper performance of an act that a person may lawfully do, resulting in harm or damage. It involves legal action, but it's done inappropriately, unlawfully, or negligently, leading to someone else's detriment or injury.

Non-feasance → Omission to perform an act when there is an obligation to perform it

Nonfeasance is the omission to perform a required duty or the failure to act when a duty to act existed. It can more loosely be defined as "not doing something which you ought to do." The term commonly appears in the areas of contract and tort law.

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