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Law · Q282

Law Of Torts

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 282

Q282

X wants to purchase Y's car and drives it to test it with Y seated by his side. Because of X's negligence an accident occurs and "Z" is injured. Z sues Y for damages. In this case:

A.
Y is not liable as X was driving the car for his own purpose
B.
Y is not liable as X was not the servant of Y
C.
Y is liable because he had not abandoned his right and duty to control the way in which the car was driven
Answer
D.
Y is liable because X was driving the car for Y's purpose

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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