Question

Define vicarious liability.

Options

• Liability of the principle for the tort of his agent

• Liability of partners for each other

• Liability of the master for the tort of his servant

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

The doctrine of vicarious liability holds that there can be a person responsible for the actions of another because of a special relationship the parties maintain,  like employee/employer, principal/agent and parent/ child.