Question

Principle : Consent is a good defence in a civil action for tort but the act should be the same for which consent was given.
Facts : 'B' was formally invited by 'A' to his house. 'B' after sitting for some time in drawing room, moved to the bed room of the house. 'A' sued 'B' for trespass.

• A. 'B' has offended 'A' by moving to bed room.
• B. 'B' has interfered with privacy of 'A'.
• C. 'B' has committee trespass as there was no consent of 'A' for entry in the Bed room.
• D. 'B' has committee no trespass as he entered the house with 'A's consent.

Answer 1

The correct option is C 'B' has committee trespass as there was no consent of 'A' for entry in the Bed room.

In trespass, the interference with the possession is direct and through some tangible object. Reasonable conclusion drawn that B has committed trespass as there was no consent of A for entry in the Bed room. Here option (c) correct.