【Questions】
38 Which of the following statements concerning civil law is true?
A.Once the judge has determined guilt, damages will be awarded
B.The burden of proof is on the claimant
C.The state brings the case against the defendant
40 Which companies must appoint a company secretary?
A.Public companies only
B.Private companies only
C.Both public and private companies
42 Pigeon Ltd is a UK registered company and has a wholly owned subsidiary, Duck Ltd, in the USA, which specialises in
disposal of nuclear waste. Duck Ltd is being sued by residents in the USA, for personal injuries following exposure to
nuclear waste from its disposal plants. As Pigeon Ltd is the holding company and is highly profitable, the residents feel
that it is Pigeon Ltd that is liable for the personal injuries suffered.Is Pigeon Ltd liable to pay damages for personal injuries
on behalf of Duck Ltd, and for what reason?
A.Yes, because it is head of the group and English law treats groups of companies as single economic units
B.No, because Duck Ltd is a separate legal entity with all the rights and liabilitieswhich would normally be attached to a
separate legal entity
C.No, because Pigeon Ltd has no direct presence in the USA
D. Yes, because Duck Ltd is acting as an agent of Pigeon Ltd
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