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Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 620

Q620

A entrusted his car to B for plying it as a taxi. B employed C as a cleaner. B gave the taxi to C for taking a driving test and to obtain a driving licence. C while giving the driving test seriously injured D. D filed a case against A, the owner of the vehicle.

A.
A is not liable as he had neither permitted nor authorised C to drive the car
Answer
B.
A is liable because B was acting as his agent in giving the vehicle to C for taking it for driving test
C.
A is liable because the accident happened during the course of employment
D.
A is liable because C was giving the driving test for the licence of A

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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