- 4 Marks
Question
Under the law of torts, any person of legal capacity can be sued for torts committed by him. Required: State FOUR classes of persons exempted from this rule as provided in the Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Answer
- The President, Vice-President, State Governors, and their Deputies
- Diplomats and Ambassadors of foreign countries
- Judges, Magistrates, and other judicial officers acting in judicial capacity
- Persons with legal incapacity, such as minors and persons of unsound mind
- Members of the National Assembly and States’ Houses of Assembly for their acts during house sessions
- Unborn children (en ventre sa mere)
Explanation:
The Nigerian 1999 Constitution (as amended) provides certain exemptions from tort liability, specifically for individuals holding public office or positions where they are acting in an official capacity, as well as for individuals lacking legal capacity.
- Tags: Legal Exemptions, Nigerian Constitution, Tort Law
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Law of Tort
- Series: MAY 2023
- Uploader: Theophilus