- 10 Marks
BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q3a – Tort
Analyze vicarious liability in a case where an employee used a company vehicle without permission, resulting in an accident and injury.
Question
a) Kojo Adams was employed by Zinto Breweries Ltd to drive the company’s van. Without permission, Kojo Adams took the van from his employer’s garage in order to deliver a child’s coffin at the home of a relative. While he was returning the van to the garage, he picked up some empty beer barrels, and was afterwards involved in an accident which injured one Kosaa. Kosaa took legal action in court against Kojo Adam’s and Zinto Breweries Ltd.
Required:
i) Identify TWO (2) issues that arise from this case.
(4 marks)
ii) Explain the chances of Kosaa in her action against Zinto Breweries Ltd.
(4 marks)
iii) Advise Kojo Adams.
(2 marks)
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