📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!
  • google app store apple app store
    • âś–

      Question

      What does "vicarious liability" refer to?

      A Liability for one's own actions only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Liability for only criminal acts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Liability for civil wrongs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Liability for intentional misconduct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Liability for the wrongs committed by others Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Explanation: Law of Torts As a general rule, a man is liable only for his own act but there are certain circumstances in which a person is liable for the wrong committed by others. This is called  "vicarious  liability",  that  is,  liability  incurred  for  another.  The  most  common instance is the liability of the master for the wrong committed by his servants.

      Practice Next
      More Other Laws and Acts Questions

      Relevant for Exams:

      ask-question