Q762
P telephones a gas company to checkup some leakage in his gas pipeline. The gas company sends two of its employees, A and B for the purpose. B lights a match stick to detect the leakage, but it causes an explosion resulting in considerable damage to the house. P sues A and B. A pleads that he is not guilty as he did not light the match stick. Which of the following is correct?
A.
A is not liable
B.
The gas company alone is liable
C.
A is equally liable as he is a joint tort-feasor
AnswerD.
B alone can be made liable
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
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