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Negligence and Independent Contractors

   

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VICARIOUS LIABLITY
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ABSTRACT
Johnny owner of a Restaurant determines two price quotation for hosting banquet.
Wrong price quotation quoted to Marie. She accepted. Later Steven refused if
corresponding price not paid. Marie insisted Steven was legally bound.
Steven sub-contracts gardener for maintaining a garden rooftop apartment. Rooftop access
was restricted by a notice. A resident came to smoke and slipped causing injury;
claims compensation from Johnny.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
DISCUSSION..................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
Ques. & Ans.:................................................................................................................................5
QA. Advise Johnny, whether the contract exists?.................................................................5
QB. Was there a mistake? If yes, what kind of mistake?....................................................6
QC. Explain what will happen if the Lame Duck Restaurant is obliged to provide the
premises for the banquet, but refuses to do so?...................................................................6
QD. Advise Johnny on whether there was a tort of negligence?.......................................7
QE. Advise Johnny on whether he is liable for actions of his gardener?...................................8
QF. Advise what damages have to be paid for: medical expenses, money lost by cancelling
holiday or both?...........................................................................................................................8
BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................................................................9
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