Question

LEGAL PRINCIPLE: The master/ principal is liable for all acts done by his duly appointed servant/agent for all acts done by him lawfully in the course of his employment.
FACTUAL SITUATION: A had an agency which used to lend carpenters to people on need basis. A deputed B to do some repair work in C's shed. While so doing, B lit up a cigarette and threw it as soon as he saw someone coming there. The cigarette remaining lit caused a fire and the she was reduced to ashes. C sued A and B. Decide.
DECISION :

• A. A is liable as B was his servant.
• B. A is liable as he should have chosen responsible people.
• C. A is not liable as B's act was not an authorized act.
• D. A is not liable but B is liable.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A is liable as B was his servant.

A is also liable because B is a servant of A and if any act is done during the course of employment of A then A will be vicariously liable for the act of B.