tortious liability

What Are The Elements Of Volenti Non Fit Injuria?

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What Are The Elements Of Volenti Non Fit Injuria? Volenti non fit iniuria (or injuria) (Latin: “to a willing person, injury is not done”) is a common law doctrine which states that if someone willingly places themselves in a position where harm might result, knowing that some degree of harm might result, they are not

Are Employers Vicariously Liable For Employees?

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Are Employers Vicariously Liable For Employees? In common law an employer is vicariously liable for the tortious acts of its employees if they are carried out “in the course of employment”. Is an employer liable for an employee’s torts? The Basic Law: In California, an employer is vicariously liable for the negligent and wrongful acts