Vicarious Liability

Question 1

What are the 2 main q:s to prove vicarious liability?

Answer 1

1) was the tortfeesor an employee?
2) did the tort occur during employment?

Question 2

Explain the control test for VL

Answer 2

Borrowed workers work for whoevers equipment is being used (mersey docks)

Question 3

What case is for church pastors being employed?

Answer 3

E v English province

Question 4

Explain the 3 parts of acting in the course of employment

Answer 4

1)acting against orders
2)doing a crim act
3)employee being negligent