Q.

The owner of the bus instructed the driver not to race and compete with other omnibuses on a particular route. Driver still tried to obstruct a rival omnibus and caused an accident. What shall be the nature of liability ?

[A] The driver shall be liable for the accident because he did not follow the instructions of his owner.

[B] It shall be the liability of the owner of bus because he has no authority to give instruction to his driver and his act was totally wrong.

[C] The owner of the bus shall be vicariously liable for the accident committed by his driver during the course of employment.

[D] Neither owner nor driver shall be liable.

Answer & Explanation
Answer: The owner of the bus shall be vicariously liable for the accident committed by his driver during the course of employment.

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Q.

The owner of the bus instructed the driver not to race and compete with other omnibuses on a particular route. Driver still tried to obstruct a rival omnibus and caused an accident. What shall be the nature of liability ?