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    Question

    Vicarious liability

    is:
    A Liability for wrong committed by servant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Liability for wrong committed by servant in the course of employment. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Liability for wrong commiteed by servant but for benefit of master. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Liability for wrong committed by master alongwith servant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Liability for wrong committed by servant in case of rich master. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per.the doctrine of vicarious liability in tort law, Master will be held liable for the tort or wrongful act committed by his servant during the course of employment.  The servant will also be held liable. A master is liable not only for the acts that the servant has committed but also for the acts done by him that are not explicitly authorised.

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