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Principle If there is infringement of legal right of a person he can sue under torts for compensation even if has not suffered any harm or loss of a single penny.

Facts Mr A a bank manager refuses to honour a cheque presented by 'C' a rich customer. He knows that 'C' has sufficient funds in his account. Can 'C' sue Mr A under torts and claim compensation?

A)  As Mr C, is a rich man and entire money of C in his bank account intact. He suffers no damage. So court will not award him any compensation.

B)  The banker has violated legal right of C. He can sue Mr A Banker under torts to pay compensation.

C)  The Banker Mr A, can plead extraordinary situation in the bank at that point of time due to which he could not honour the cheque.

D)  None of the above