Multiple choice

X and Y searching for a gas leak applied a naked light to a gas pipe in turns. Y’s act caused an explosion resulting in damage. Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. Y alone is liable as his act caused the damage.

  2. X is vicariously liable for Y’s act.

  3. X and Y are both liable independently.

  4. X and Y are both liable as joint tort-feasors.

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Explanation

Y’s act caused an explosion resulting in damage. Y alone is liable as his act caused the damage.