Q9 Vicarious Liability Flashcards
1
Q
Is vicarious liability a tort ?
A
Way of ensuring that C in compensated for the loss they suffer
2
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Why is it good that employer is liable for employee
A
Employer more likely afford to pay compensation
3
Q
Case for holding employers liable for criminal or deliberate torts.
A
Lister v Hesley hall
4
Q
What is an enterprise risk
A
D is in position to use employee to further business interests
Created or significantly enhanced the risk
5
Q
Why may this be argued from a legal point of view
A
Makes the law more uncertain
Infringes on parliamentary sovereignty as courts decide .
