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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3C – Sources of Nigerian Law

Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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The law of tort deals with civil liabilities of wrongdoers. There are many heads of liability under the law. One of the heads of liability is the tort of vicarious liability. You are required to explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Law of Tort

Identify the term for a master's liability for the servant's wrongdoing.

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The tort that makes a master liable for the wrong of his servant is called:

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2012

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Agency Law

The question explores the principle of agency by estoppel, doctrine of binding precedent, vicarious liability, and definitions of intestacy and trust.

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Yomi, the son of a school proprietor, often visited his father’s office to spend some hours. Although never given authority to do so, he sometimes assisted in accepting payments from and issued receipts to students, and always handed over the money to the Bursar. However, he failed to account for the payment he received from Kola, a student, whom the school eventually declared as still owing. The school proprietor argued that Yomi had no authority to collect money from students on behalf of the school.

(a) Outline the legal positions of Yomi, Kola, and the school. (5 Marks)

(b) Explain the doctrine of binding precedent and state TWO instances when the Court of Appeal will NOT be bound by its own previous decisions. (4 Marks)

(d) Define (i) Intestacy and (ii) Trust. (2 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law
Series: NOV 2011

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Tort

This question tests the knowledge of vicarious liability under the law of torts.

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The principle of law that states that a master will be liable for any tort committed by his servant in the course of the servant’s employment is known as:

A. Occupiers’ liability
B. Volenti non fit injuria
C. Negligence
D. Strict liability
E. Vicarious liability

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1b – Agency Law

Advising on employer's liability when an employee causes injury during unauthorized activity.

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Anjori Engineering Company Limited has a bus that conveys its staff to work, and employed Okan as the driver of the bus. It is clearly written on the bus that non-staff passengers are not allowed on board. Okan, on his way to work one morning, used the company’s bus to convey non-staff passengers and had an accident with the bus, injuring some of the passengers. Efe, one of the non-staff passengers, threatens to sue Anjori Engineering Company Limited for damages for the injury he suffered as a result of the accident.

You are required to:
Advise Anjori Engineering Company Limited, stating the applicable principle of law.

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Tort

Essential elements that establish vicarious liability.

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Which of the following is NOT an essential element of vicarious liability?
A. A master and servant relationship
B. The servant may be under a contract of service or contract for service
C. The act must be a tortuous act and not an offence
D. The servant must have committed the tort in furtherance of the interest of the master
E. The servant must have committed the tort in the course of performing an official duty

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1c – Law of Tort

Explain vicarious liability with examples and assess the liability of an employer when an employee deviates from instructions and causes injury.

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i. Vicarious liability is an aspect of the law of torts.
Explain vicarious liability briefly, and give TWO examples of a situation in which it occurs.
(4 Marks)

ii. ‘X’ employed ‘Y’ as a driver and asked ‘Y’ to take a parcel to X’s head office. ‘Y’ decided to visit a friend who lives five kilometres away from the route to X’s office. On his way, ‘Y’ knocked down ‘A’ and injured him. ‘A’ wants to sue ‘X’.
Required:
Can ‘A’ successfully sue ‘X’? State your reasons.
(6 Marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2014

BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying a type of liability borne by one person due to another’s tortious act.

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A tortious liability borne by one as a result of another’s tortious act is known as
A. Third-party liability
B. Varied liability
C. Vicarious liability
D. Vivacious liability
E. Transferred liability

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2021

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q2b – Law of Tort

Providing legal advice on vicarious liability in an accident caused by a petrol station employee.

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Dodo was employed as a fuel-pump attendant in a petrol station. During a period of heavy patronage, the petrol station premises were blocked by vehicles, and Dodo decided to re-park a customer’s car that was obstructing traffic. In the process, Dodo rammed into another customer’s car, causing severe damage to both cars.

The owners of both cars intend to sue the petrol station owner for repair of their damaged cars and have asked for your advice.

Required:
Advise them, stating the legal issues involved.

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2022

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

This question asks about liability imposed on a person due to the actions of another under their control.

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The liability that is imposed on a person by the acts of another person under their control is called:
A. Vicious liability
B. Bilateral liability
C. Vicarious liability
D. Various liability
E. Dual liability

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Series: NOV 2023

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3C – Sources of Nigerian Law

Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Law of Tort

Identify the term for a master's liability for the servant's wrongdoing.

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The tort that makes a master liable for the wrong of his servant is called:

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Agency Law

The question explores the principle of agency by estoppel, doctrine of binding precedent, vicarious liability, and definitions of intestacy and trust.

Question

(a) Outline the legal positions of Yomi, Kola, and the school. (5 Marks)

(b) Explain the doctrine of binding precedent and state TWO instances when the Court of Appeal will NOT be bound by its own previous decisions. (4 Marks)

(d) Define (i) Intestacy and (ii) Trust. (2 Marks)

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Topic: Agency Law
Series: NOV 2011

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Tort

This question tests the knowledge of vicarious liability under the law of torts.

Question

The principle of law that states that a master will be liable for any tort committed by his servant in the course of the servant’s employment is known as:

A. Occupiers’ liability
B. Volenti non fit injuria
C. Negligence
D. Strict liability
E. Vicarious liability

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: MAY 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1b – Agency Law

Advising on employer's liability when an employee causes injury during unauthorized activity.

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You are required to:
Advise Anjori Engineering Company Limited, stating the applicable principle of law.

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Level: Level 1

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Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Tort

Essential elements that establish vicarious liability.

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q1c – Law of Tort

Explain vicarious liability with examples and assess the liability of an employer when an employee deviates from instructions and causes injury.

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i. Vicarious liability is an aspect of the law of torts.
Explain vicarious liability briefly, and give TWO examples of a situation in which it occurs.
(4 Marks)

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Series: NOV 2014

BL – Nov 2021 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

Identifying a type of liability borne by one person due to another’s tortious act.

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2021

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q2b – Law of Tort

Providing legal advice on vicarious liability in an accident caused by a petrol station employee.

Question

The owners of both cars intend to sue the petrol station owner for repair of their damaged cars and have asked for your advice.

Required:
Advise them, stating the legal issues involved.

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Topic: Law of Tort
Series: NOV 2022

BL – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Tort

This question asks about liability imposed on a person due to the actions of another under their control.

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Series: NOV 2023

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Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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Explain the tort of vicarious liability.

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Identify the term for a master's liability for the servant's wrongdoing.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Tort

This question tests the knowledge of vicarious liability under the law of torts.

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Advising on employer's liability when an employee causes injury during unauthorized activity.

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Essential elements that establish vicarious liability.

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Identifying a type of liability borne by one person due to another’s tortious act.

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