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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.

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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BCL – May 2020 – L2 – Q1c – Tort

Discuss whether an employee can claim damages for an injury caused by slipping at the workplace.

Following flood damage as a result of three (3) continuous days of rainfall, the Management of Adusa Confectionery Ltd, carefully sprinkled sawdust over the factory floor to prevent employees’ slippage until the floor could be properly cleared. A small patch remained uncovered and Mary Ansah, a pregnant employee, slipped and got injured. She sued the company.

Required:
Explain whether the employee can claim any damages against the management of Adusa Confectionery Ltd.
(10 marks)

 

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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.

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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BCL – May 2020 – L2 – Q1c – Tort

Discuss whether an employee can claim damages for an injury caused by slipping at the workplace.

Following flood damage as a result of three (3) continuous days of rainfall, the Management of Adusa Confectionery Ltd, carefully sprinkled sawdust over the factory floor to prevent employees’ slippage until the floor could be properly cleared. A small patch remained uncovered and Mary Ansah, a pregnant employee, slipped and got injured. She sued the company.

Required:
Explain whether the employee can claim any damages against the management of Adusa Confectionery Ltd.
(10 marks)

 

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