- 3 Marks
BL – May 2017 – L1 – SB – Q5c – Law of Tort | Agency Law
Discusses whether a principal (Kalu) is liable for the negligent advice given by his agent (Kazeem) in his absence.
Question
While Kalu was away, Kazeem acted for him as the manager of KK Firm. In the process, Kazeem gave a client a wrong advice, although Kalu had advised Kazeem to refrain from giving such an advice in his absence.
Required:
Explain briefly whether or not Kalu is liable in tort to the client.
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- Tags: Agency Law, Negligent Advice, Tort Liability
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Agency Law, Law of Tort
- Series: MAY 2017
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