Vicarious liability: what is it and who is liable?
What is vicarious liability? Vicarious liability arises when an employee commits an act of negligence causing harm or damage to a third party for which the employer has to bear… Read more »
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Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions 1968: who is an employee?
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Vicarious liability – Employment law. Main arguments in this case: Who is an employee and who is a self-employed person? The Ready Mixed… Read more »
Imperial Chemical Industries v Shatwell (1964)
Defence of consent Areas of applicable law: Tort law – General defences – Volenti non fit injuria: Main arguments in this case: A man who willingly takes risk cannot hold… Read more »
Smith v Baker & Sons (1891)
Areas of applicable case law: Tort law – Employment law – Negligence – Vicarious liability Main arguments in this case: Volenti non fit injuria (Latin “No injury can be caused… Read more »