Other Areas of Vicarious Liability (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What are the two stages in the test for 'course of employment'?
What are the two stages in the test for 'course of employment'?
Nature of job & close connection test
In Morrison Supermarkets (2020), why did the close connection test fail?
In Morrison Supermarkets (2020), why did the close connection test fail?
Employee pursued a personal vendetta
Which case introduced the phrase 'frolic of their own'?
Which case introduced the phrase 'frolic of their own'?
Joel v Morison (1834)
Which Act allows employers to recover compensation from employees?
Which Act allows employers to recover compensation from employees?
Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978
What must be proved against the employer in vicarious liability cases?
What must be proved against the employer in vicarious liability cases?
No fault needs to be proved
Which is NOT listed as an argument for employer fault?
Which is NOT listed as an argument for employer fault?
Employee's personal circumstances
What policy justifies vicarious liability despite appearing harsh?
What policy justifies vicarious liability despite appearing harsh?
The 'deep pockets' principle
How do Mohamud (2016) and Morrison Supermarkets (2020) differ?
How do Mohamud (2016) and Morrison Supermarkets (2020) differ?
Liability established in 2016; not in 2020
In Cox (2016), why was the prisoner treated as an 'employee'?
In Cox (2016), why was the prisoner treated as an 'employee'?
Relationship was akin to employment
Per Barclays Bank (2020), when does vicarious liability NOT apply?
Per Barclays Bank (2020), when does vicarious liability NOT apply?
Tortfeasor carrying on independent business