Question

Vicarious liability includes:

• A. Liability of the principal for the tort of his agent
• B. Liability of the master for the tort of his servant
• C. Liability of the partners for each other's tort
• D. All of the above

Hint:

Vicarious liability is based on the principle of “Qui facit per alium facit per se” – he who acts through another does the act himself.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding vicarious liability.
Vicarious liability means one person is held liable for the wrongful acts (torts) committed by another, due to their relationship (master–servant, principal–agent, partners, etc.).
Step 2: Application to the given options.
- The principal can be held liable for the torts committed by his agent.
- The master can be held liable for the torts committed by his servant in the course of employment.
- Partners are jointly liable for each other’s wrongful acts committed during the business of the partnership.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Since all three relationships fall under vicarious liability, the correct option is (d) All of the above.