Question

Principle: A Master is liable for the acts of his Servant as long as he can control the working of his servant.

A owned a taxi agency. She had hired B to drive one of her cars. On January 1, 2010, C called up A's taxi agency and asked for a car to drop him from his house to his place of work. On the way, because of the driver's negligence, the car hit a road divider and C was injured. He sued A for damages.

Options

• A is not liable because A was not driving the car

• A is not liable because A was not in the car

• A is liable because B was employed be her and was in her control

• A is not liable because B was driving as per C's instructions

Answer 1

A is liable because B was employed be her and was in her control

Explanation:

According to the given principle, 'B' was employed by  'A' and will liable for his acts. as the negligent accident was committed during the course of employment.