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Principle: A master is liable for the wrongful act of his servants committed in the course of employment.
Facts: 'A' employed 'B' to drive his jeep. 'B' took the jeep from the workshop and thereafter, instead of taking the jeep to the garage, went on a spree, and on the way, he gave joy ride to some unauthorized persons. 'B's negligence caused an accident resulting in injuries to all the unauthorized persons in the vehicle. Can they claim damages from 'A'?

Principle: A master is liable for the wrongful act of his servants committed in the course of employment.
Facts: 'A' employed 'B' to drive his jeep. 'B' took the jeep from the workshop and thereafter, instead of taking the jeep to the garage, went on a spree, and on the way, he gave joy ride to some unauthorized persons. 'B's negligence caused an accident resulting in injuries to all the unauthorized persons in the vehicle. Can they claim damages from 'A'? Correct Answer No. Act of going on a spree and giving lift to unauthorized persons was outside the course of employment

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1. A person can claim damages for all wrongs he has suffered.
2. A person can claim damages for wrongs only if they are caused intentionally.
3. A person can claim damages for a wrong if it is caused by infringement of this legal right.
4. A person can claim damage even if he has suffered no loss.
Of the above propositions:
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2. A person can claim damages for such wrongs which are caused intentionally.
3. A person can claim damages for a wrong if it is caused by infringement of his legal right.
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Reason (R): A master is liable for the torts committed by his servant in the course of his employment.
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Which of the following is correct?
Answer by using the below:
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(2) Minor is liable for the torts committed by him.
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(4) Tort committed by any partner in the ordinary course of business of firm all other partners are liable.
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