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Principle: Vicarious liability is the liability of the Master or Principal for the tort committedby his servant or agent, provided the tort is committed in the course of employment. The Masteror Principal is not liable for private wrongs of the servant/ agent.Facts: 'X' hands over some cash money at his house to 'Y', who is his (X's) neighbour and isalso.cashier in a bank, to be deposited in A's account in the bank. Instead of depositing themoney, 'Y' misappropriates it.Which of the following statements depicts correct legal position in this given situation? |
| A. | The bank would not be liable because 'Y' did not do any wrong in the course of hisnemployment |
| B. | The bank would be vicariously liable because 'Y' was the employee of the bank |
| C. | The bank would not be liable because 'Y' did not do any wrong |
| D. | The bank would be liable because 'Y' acted as bank's agent |
| Answer» B. The bank would be vicariously liable because 'Y' was the employee of the bank | |