Question

Certain legal principles and specific factual situations are provided in each of the following questions. Apply the principles to the given facts and select the most appropriate answer.
LEGAL PRINCIPLE : The master/principal is liable for all acts done by his duly appointed servant/agent for all acts done by him lawfully in the course of his employment.
FACTUAL SITUATION : A, B, C and D carried on a business in partnership. While making a deal with another company, B bribed the clerk there. Is the partnership firm vicariously liable ?
DECISION :

• A. No, as bribing is not in course of employment of the partners.
• B. Yes, as partners are agents of the firm.
• C. Yes, as B can be said to have implied authority for the same.
• D. No, as this act was not authorised by the others.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

No, as bribing is not in course of employment of the partners.

Answer 2

The correct option is (A): No, as bribing is not in course of employment of the partners..