Q286
X was using Y's garage for parking his car. One day when Y's servant M was transferring some petrol from a drum to another car, he struck a match to light his cigarette and threw the lighted match stick on the floor which caused fire in the garage and Y's car was gutted. X sued Y for damages for the negligence of his servant.
A.
Y is not liable; if there is any lability, it is of M
B.
Since M was not acting in the course of employment, Y is not liable for M's wrongful act
C.
Y is liable for the negligence of his servant M
AnswerD.
Y has the defence of inevitable accident
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
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