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The liability has been defined as "the bond of necessity that exists between the wrongdoer and the remedy of the wrong" by:
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The liability has been defined as "the bond of necessity that exists between the wrongdoer and the remedy of the wrong" by:

A.

Austin

B.

Bentham

C.

Salmond

D.

Holland

Correct option is C


Salmond defined liability as the essential bond between wrongdoing and the obligation to make reparation. Liability binds the wrongdoer to the legal consequences of his act.
Information Booster:
· Liability can be civil or criminal depending on the nature of the wrong.
· Salmond’s work on "Jurisprudence" offers a detailed analysis of legal relations including rights, duties, and liabilities.
· In law, liability is often classified into strict liability, absolute liability, and vicarious liability.
Additional Information:
· Strict Liability (Rylands v. Fletcher case) imposes liability without fault.
· Absolute Liability (MC Mehta v. Union of India) evolved for hazardous industries.
· Vicarious Liability occurs when someone is held responsible for another's act (like employer for employee).

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