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    Question

    The doctrine of vicarious liability is applied when

    there is relationship between
    A Principal and agent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Servant and independent contractor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Master and Servant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both a and c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All a,b and c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Vicarious liability is a liability where the master is liable for the tort of his servant, principal for his agent, partner for another partner and an employer for an employee. The legal maxim Qui Facit per alium Facit per se also applies to the concept of vicarious liability, which means he who acts for another, acts for himself.

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