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Vicarious liability under the Tort Law

Vicarious liability under tort law is a legal principle that holds one party accountable for the wrongful acts of another, even if they did not directly cause harm. It commonly applies to relationships such as principal-agent, partners, and master-servant. This concept ensures that victims of wrongf

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Consider a scenario where you are driving down a busy street when a delivery truck swerves and collides with your car. It turns out that the driver was texting while driving. You’re injured, and your car is damaged. Who do you sue? The driver, of course. But what if the driver was employed by a delivery company? Could you also sue the company?

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