Vicarious liability Flashcards
1
Q
3 conditions for vicarious liability to arise
A
- D is an employee/in a relationship akin to employment
- D committed a tort
- D’s tort was committed in the course of employment
2
Q
2 types of acts the employer is liable for
A
- wrongful acts employer authorised
- wrongful and unauthorised modes of carrying out an authorised act
3
Q
When is an employer liable for intentional torts?
A
When there’s a close connection between the work and the tort (Lister principle)
