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    Which of the following is not an example of vicarious liability?

    A Liability of principal for tort of agent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Liability of master for tort of his servant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Liability of partners for each other’s tort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Liability of parents for tort of children Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Liability of Company for tort of other directors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The concept of Vicarious liability is based on the Latin Maxim of ‘Qui facet per alium facit per se’ that means ‘He who acts through another, acts through himself’. Under the concept of vicarious liability, the liability arises when the employer authorizes the employee to do certain acts which are to be done during the course of employment and the employee causes loss to a third party by his actions. This legal theory arises when an injured party claims that another party had the right, ability or duty to control another individual.

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