Why vicarious liability must be abandoned
Article
Gray, Anthony. 2011. "Why vicarious liability must be abandoned." Australian Business Law Review. 39 (2), pp. 67-84.
Article Title | Why vicarious liability must be abandoned |
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ERA Journal ID | 33106 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Gray, Anthony |
Journal Title | Australian Business Law Review |
Journal Citation | 39 (2), pp. 67-84 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
ISSN | 0310-1053 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.thomson.com.au/catalogue/shopexd.asp?id=656 |
Abstract | This article calls for a reconsideration of the doctrine of vicarious liability. I argue that the doctrine has become separated from its original rationale, not explicable in terms of any single coherent philosophical principles, and requires difficult and arbitrary lines to be drawn that don't fit the realities of the modern workplace. The doctrine is not consistent with other developments in Australian tort law in recent times. |
Keywords | vicarious liability; control; employee; independent contractor; strict liability |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480605. Tort law |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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