Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option for the given statements. Assertion I: Generally, a master is not criminally liable, merely because his servant has committed a negligent act. Reason II: In ordinary course of employment, a master may be criminally liable against the negligent acts of the servant.

  1. Both I and II are true, but II is not the correct explanation of I.

  2. I is true and II is a genuine reason of I.

  3. II is true, but I is not absolutely correct.

  4. II is false, but I is only an assertion.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vicarious liability in the tort of law means, in an ordinary course of employment, a master may be criminally liable against the negligent acts of the servant.

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