Question

A master is liable for the wrongful acts of his servant, the liability is called as ____________
 

• A. Absolute Liability
• B. Vicarious Liability
• C. Criminal Liability
• D. Strict Liability

Hint:

Remember: When someone is held liable for another's actions (like employer for employee), it's called vicarious liability.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Vicarious liability is a legal principle where a person is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another person. In the context of master-servant relationships, a master (employer) is held liable for the wrongful acts committed by his servant (employee) during the course of employment. This principle is based on the doctrine of "respondeat superior" which means "let the superior answer."