Vicarious liability Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common form of vicarious liability?
A
Liability of an employer for torts of employees committed in course of employment. Requires connection between duties and act complained of.
2
Q
Why are employers vicariously liable?
A
Because employers have the most money and likely to be insured.
3
Q
Mohamud v morrison
A
Assaulted customer.
Was it during duties of his employment? yes.
Close connection test.
