law of Tort and easement Q5 Discharge of Tort

Discharge of Tort

1.  Introduction

2.  Meaning of Discharge of Tort

3.  Modes of Discharge of Tort

(I)                       Death of the Parties (based on “actio Personalis Moritur cum Pers”A personal right of action dies with the person)

(II)                 Waiver by election

(III)              Accord and Satisfaction

(IV)             Release (When Release is not Valid)      (i) Release executed under mistake (ii) Element of Fraud (iii) Ignorance of one’s right.

(V)                  Judgment recover

(VI) Limitation Acquiescence

4.  Closing Wards